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==Overview==

==Overview==

This report by TRCA discusses the recent 'Markham Municipal Green Road Pilot Project' that was established between 2015 - 2018 and which is located on Vanni Avenue, south east of the intersection of 14th Avenue and Middlefield Rd. in a a mixed use residential and commercial property area. The specially designed road includes multiple low impact development (LID) technologies, including [[Permeable pavement]] boulevards, [[Bioretention]] and [[Infiltration trenches]]/galleries underlain beneath the bioretention features to manage stormwater at the source. To learn more about this "Green Street" read the project brief by clicking the button above.

This report by TRCA discusses the recent 'Markham Municipal Green Road Pilot Project' that was established between 2015 - 2018 and which is located on Vanni Avenue, south east of the intersection of 14th Avenue and Middlefield Rd. in a a mixed use residential and commercial property area. The specially designed road includes multiple low impact development (LID) technologies, including [[Permeable pavement]] boulevards, [[Bioretention]] and [[Infiltration trenches]]/galleries underlain beneath the bioretention features to manage stormwater at the source. To learn more about this "Green Street" read the project brief by clicking the button above.

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This report by CVC highlights the benefits of a multi-LID retrofit on a mixed-use street with residential homes and an education centre on Elm Drive in Mississauga. The retrofit included, a [[Permeable pavement]] sidewalk and parking layby along with six [[Bioretention]] cells connected with an [[Underdrain]]. The site now provides stormwater treatment by improving the quality of stormwater discharged (thermal mitigation, reduction in runoff volume to storm sewers, etc.) to Cooksville Creek. Read more by clicking the button above.

This report by CVC highlights the benefits of a multi-LID retrofit on a mixed-use street with residential homes and an education centre on Elm Drive in Mississauga. The retrofit included, a [[Permeable pavement]] sidewalk and parking layby along with six [[Bioretention]] cells connected with an [[Underdrain]]. The site now provides stormwater treatment by improving the quality of stormwater discharged (thermal mitigation, reduction in runoff volume to storm sewers, etc.) to Cooksville Creek. Read more by clicking the button above.

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This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

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[[Bioretention]] and [[Permeable pavement]] practices within the municipal road right of way (ROW). Permeable pavement was incorporated at the end of resident’s driveways and bioretention units were situated along frontages in the boulevard. To read more about the Lakeview project being a fully functional LID demonstration showcase site that can be used as a model for future ROW retrofit projects, click the button above.  

[[Bioretention]] and [[Permeable pavement]] practices within the municipal road right of way (ROW). Permeable pavement was incorporated at the end of resident’s driveways and bioretention units were situated along frontages in the boulevard. To read more about the Lakeview project being a fully functional LID demonstration showcase site that can be used as a model for future ROW retrofit projects, click the button above.  

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The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

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O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

Development Project Team received the Brenda Sakauye Environment Award in recognition of the park’s advancement of the City of Mississauga’s Living Green Master Plan, as well as the 2012 Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit for Community Scale, Living Green, Innovation and Execution. Learn more about the award-winning design that went into O'Connor Park by clicking the button above.

Development Project Team received the Brenda Sakauye Environment Award in recognition of the park’s advancement of the City of Mississauga’s Living Green Master Plan, as well as the 2012 Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit for Community Scale, Living Green, Innovation and Execution. Learn more about the award-winning design that went into O'Connor Park by clicking the button above.

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The South End divisions, located in Guelph, ON. (Clairfields, Westminster Woods and Pine Ridge subdivisions) were a new development site that also includes a number of green demonstration homes, including Canada’s first LEED Platinum home and a water efficient Blue Built Home, built with [[Infiltration trenches]] in the backyards of the homes. Throughout much of the subdivisions, stormwater runoff is collected from the roadways using typical catchbasins and piping. However, rather than discharging to a stormwater management pond, the runoff is directed to large-scale [[Bioretention]] facilities, known as “greenways. Learn more about the use of "greenways" by clicking the button above.

The South End divisions, located in Guelph, ON. (Clairfields, Westminster Woods and Pine Ridge subdivisions) were a new development site that also includes a number of green demonstration homes, including Canada’s first LEED Platinum home and a water efficient Blue Built Home, built with [[Infiltration trenches]] in the backyards of the homes. Throughout much of the subdivisions, stormwater runoff is collected from the roadways using typical catchbasins and piping. However, rather than discharging to a stormwater management pond, the runoff is directed to large-scale [[Bioretention]] facilities, known as “greenways. Learn more about the use of "greenways" by clicking the button above.

This study evaluates the performance of a [Bioretention]] system that treats runoff from a commercial parking lot (Earth Rangers, located in Vaughan, ON.). Key parameters examined include runoff volumes, runoff reduction, surface ponding and infiltration, water quality, surface soil and effluent water temperatures, soil moisture and operation and maintenance requirements. Results show that bioretention systems can significantly improve the management of stormwater runoff from parking lots and other small drainage areas relative to conventional treatment practices. Runoff volumes were reduced by over 90% and the mass of pollutants discharged from the facility was between 65 and 92% less than that discharged from a nearby asphalt pavement. To read more about these results and the various operation and maintenance requirements of these LID features click the button above.  

This study evaluates the performance of a [Bioretention]] system that treats runoff from a commercial parking lot (Earth Rangers, located in Vaughan, ON.). Key parameters examined include runoff volumes, runoff reduction, surface ponding and infiltration, water quality, surface soil and effluent water temperatures, soil moisture and operation and maintenance requirements. Results show that bioretention systems can significantly improve the management of stormwater runoff from parking lots and other small drainage areas relative to conventional treatment practices. Runoff volumes were reduced by over 90% and the mass of pollutants discharged from the facility was between 65 and 92% less than that discharged from a nearby asphalt pavement. To read more about these results and the various operation and maintenance requirements of these LID features click the button above.  

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The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (UCM) is located on South Service Road within the Cooksville Creek Watershed. that drains into Lake Ontario. The site sits on sandy soils, which are ideal conditions for low impact development practices that infiltrate stormwater. A  large [[Bioretention]] cell was constructed in the center of the parking lot. The bioretention cell filters and absorbs rainwater running off the parking lot. The bioretention cell is also landscaped with many native plants that create habitat for the numerous bird and insect species on the site. [[Filter strips]], were added a year after construction of the site, which successfully stabilized the

The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (UCM) is located on South Service Road within the Cooksville Creek Watershed. that drains into Lake Ontario. The site sits on sandy soils, which are ideal conditions for low impact development practices that infiltrate stormwater. A  large [[Bioretention]] cell was constructed in the center of the parking lot. The bioretention cell filters and absorbs rainwater running off the parking lot. The bioretention cell is also landscaped with many native plants that create habitat for the numerous bird and insect species on the site. [[Filter strips]], were added a year after construction of the site, which successfully stabilized the

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This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

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This report by CVC highlights the benefits of a multi-LID retrofit on a mixed-use street with residential homes and an education centre on Elm Drive in Mississauga. The retrofit included, a [[Permeable pavement]] sidewalk and parking layby along with six [[Bioretention]] cells connected with an [[Underdrain]]. The site now provides stormwater treatment by improving the quality of stormwater discharged (thermal mitigation, reduction in runoff volume to storm sewers, etc.) to Cooksville Creek. Read more by clicking the button above.

This report by CVC highlights the benefits of a multi-LID retrofit on a mixed-use street with residential homes and an education centre on Elm Drive in Mississauga. The retrofit included, a [[Permeable pavement]] sidewalk and parking layby along with six [[Bioretention]] cells connected with an [[Underdrain]]. The site now provides stormwater treatment by improving the quality of stormwater discharged (thermal mitigation, reduction in runoff volume to storm sewers, etc.) to Cooksville Creek. Read more by clicking the button above.

This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn mroe about this work by clickign the button above.

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[Enhanced swales|grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn more about this work by clicking the button above.

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[[Bioretention]] and [[Permeable pavement]] practices within the municipal road right of way (ROW). Permeable pavement was incorporated at the end of resident’s driveways and bioretention units were situated along frontages in the boulevard. To read more about the Lakeview project being a fully functional LID demonstration showcase site that can be used as a model for future ROW retrofit projects, click the button above.  

[[Bioretention]] and [[Permeable pavement]] practices within the municipal road right of way (ROW). Permeable pavement was incorporated at the end of resident’s driveways and bioretention units were situated along frontages in the boulevard. To read more about the Lakeview project being a fully functional LID demonstration showcase site that can be used as a model for future ROW retrofit projects, click the button above.  

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The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

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O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

The Sustainable Sidewalk project was initiated as a solution to address the disturbance of street tree roots associated with the removal of sidewalks for utility cuts. A working group with participants from various City of Toronto Divisions was formed and the group decided to use [[Soil cells]] for a [[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] ([[Bioretention]]) and in the fall of 2008 constructed The 'Queensway Sustainable Sidewalk Pilot Project'. Monitoring results from the study found that the soils were able to reduce TSS (>80%) and heavy metal concentrations in the road run off that entered the system. Also the outlet flow meter did not show any flow release after a rainfall of 3 mm that was preceded by a period of no rain, showcasing the systems ability to mitigate excess stormwater runoff in the heavily urbanized location.

The Sustainable Sidewalk project was initiated as a solution to address the disturbance of street tree roots associated with the removal of sidewalks for utility cuts. A working group with participants from various City of Toronto Divisions was formed and the group decided to use [[Soil cells]] for a [[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] ([[Bioretention]]) and in the fall of 2008 constructed The 'Queensway Sustainable Sidewalk Pilot Project'. Monitoring results from the study found that the soils were able to reduce TSS (>80%) and heavy metal concentrations in the road run off that entered the system. Also the outlet flow meter did not show any flow release after a rainfall of 3 mm that was preceded by a period of no rain, showcasing the systems ability to mitigate excess stormwater runoff in the heavily urbanized location.

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The Central Parkway low impact development (LID) road retrofit is located on Central Parkway East, just south of Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga, Ontario. Read the brief authored by CVC about the performance of the [[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] LID feature is able to reduce the majority of stormwater runoff leaving the site during most rainfall events. The Central Parkway project was the first green road retrofit to take place in Mississauga where the Silva Cell system [[Soil cells]] were specifically used for stormwater treatment in addition to encouraging tree growth and aesthetic design.

The Central Parkway low impact development (LID) road retrofit is located on Central Parkway East, just south of Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga, Ontario. Read the brief authored by CVC about the performance of the [[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] LID feature is able to reduce the majority of stormwater runoff leaving the site during most rainfall events. The Central Parkway project was the first green road retrofit to take place in Mississauga where the Silva Cell system [[Soil cells]] were specifically used for stormwater treatment in addition to encouraging tree growth and aesthetic design.

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This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

This report, released by CVC this year (2022) provides a thorough overview of the monitoring work done at the Imax Corporate Headquarters, located in Mississauga, ON. The parking lot was expanded and retrofitted with a combination of traditional asphalt and [[Permeable pavement]]. The asphalt runoff drains to one of three vegetated [[Bioretention]] units on site. The parking lot runoff is collected, absorbed and filtered by these LID practices before entering a [[Wetland]] adjacent to the parking lot. Read more about these features performance over this multi-year study by clicking the button above.

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This report by TRCA discusses the various Low Impact Development (LID) technologies used in key areas of interest throughout UOIT's campus (located in Oshawa, ON.), to both mitigate the impacts of the development and to green the campus. The processes are transparent to the campus community providing valuable visible lessons for students and faculty. The LID technologies used include [[Bioretention]], linear [[Wetlands]], [[Green roofs]] and [[Rainwater harvesting]], all designed to reduce runoff volumes and pollutant loads to the adjacent ravine. Read more about the campus' design by clicking the button above.

This report by TRCA discusses the various Low Impact Development (LID) technologies used in key areas of interest throughout UOIT's campus (located in Oshawa, ON.), to both mitigate the impacts of the development and to green the campus. The processes are transparent to the campus community providing valuable visible lessons for students and faculty. The LID technologies used include [[Bioretention]], linear [[Wetlands]], [[Green roofs]] and [[Rainwater harvesting]], all designed to reduce runoff volumes and pollutant loads to the adjacent ravine. Read more about the campus' design by clicking the button above.

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O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

Read more about the successes of this project by clicking the button above.

Read more about the successes of this project by clicking the button above.

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Green Glade Sr. Public School is a senior elementary school located in south Mississauga, adjacent to Rattray Marsh, a provincially significant [[Wetland]]. In 2011, Green Glade and Peel District School Board (PDSB) staff worked with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) to retrofit the school property to incorporate a [[Rain garden]] low impact development (LID) feature. The rain garden accepts runoff from a portion of the school’s roof as well as runoff from a section of the parking lot. Learn about how the site was used as one of seven [[Bioretention]] practices that were studied in an effort to develop ‘certification protocols’ for LID practices. These  protocols are a process that municipalities and property managers can use to ensure that LID practices function as intended. To learn more click the button above.

Green Glade Sr. Public School is a senior elementary school located in south Mississauga, adjacent to Rattray Marsh, a provincially significant [[Wetland]]. In 2011, Green Glade and Peel District School Board (PDSB) staff worked with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) to retrofit the school property to incorporate a [[Rain garden]] low impact development (LID) feature. The rain garden accepts runoff from a portion of the school’s roof as well as runoff from a section of the parking lot. Learn about how the site was used as one of seven [[Bioretention]] practices that were studied in an effort to develop ‘certification protocols’ for LID practices. These  protocols are a process that municipalities and property managers can use to ensure that LID practices function as intended. To learn more click the button above.

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Terra Cotta Conservation Area (TCCA) is a 250 hectare naturalized area in the village of Terra Cotta. Located in the Niagara Escarpment, it is home to several different species of plants, birds, and wildlife. In the summer of 2011, a [[Rain garden]] was constructed next to the Visitors Welcome Centre at TCCA. This rain garden was similar to what would typically be constructed on a residential property. By collecting water level data and recording

Terra Cotta Conservation Area (TCCA) is a 250 hectare naturalized area in the village of Terra Cotta. Located in the Niagara Escarpment, it is home to several different species of plants, birds, and wildlife. In the summer of 2011, a [[Rain garden]] was constructed next to the Visitors Welcome Centre at TCCA. This rain garden was similar to what would typically be constructed on a residential property. By collecting water level data and recording

This report by TRCA's STEP group highlights how in July of 2014, the City of Brampton constructed two [[Bioswales]] featuring impermeable liners within the road right-of-way of County Court Boulevard, a medium traffic collector road that services residential, institutional and parkland areas in the neighbourhood. In November 2014, simulated storm event tests were completed to verify that each swale was functioning as intended and examine runoff reduction performance during a medium-sized rain event (i.e. approx. 12 mm, 40 minute rain storm). Results show that East and West Swales retained 32% and 10% of the water, respectively. This suggests that substantial runoff volume reduction benefits can be provided by swales designed with impermeable liners. To learn more about these swale configurations, and their performance click the button above.  

This report by TRCA's STEP group highlights how in July of 2014, the City of Brampton constructed two [[Bioswales]] featuring impermeable liners within the road right-of-way of County Court Boulevard, a medium traffic collector road that services residential, institutional and parkland areas in the neighbourhood. In November 2014, simulated storm event tests were completed to verify that each swale was functioning as intended and examine runoff reduction performance during a medium-sized rain event (i.e. approx. 12 mm, 40 minute rain storm). Results show that East and West Swales retained 32% and 10% of the water, respectively. This suggests that substantial runoff volume reduction benefits can be provided by swales designed with impermeable liners. To learn more about these swale configurations, and their performance click the button above.  

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The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

The PORTICO Community Church site, located in Mississauga, ON. was one of the first site to develop an LID parking lot in the province, in accordance with [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2013/01/LID-SWM-Guide-v1.0_2010_1_no-appendices.pdf|CVC/TRCA LID Stormwater Guidelines]. The 2 hectare parking lot at Portico Community Church features [[Permeable pavement]], [[Bioretention]] and two [[Bioswales]]. These LID features help to treat and reduce runoff flowing into the Credit River. Read more about this site and how the church , CVC and volunteers worked together to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule for the LID installations mentioned by clicking the button above.

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O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

Creekside Crossing is a communal centre in a heavily urbanized area of Mississauga. Due to extensive development in the area, several Low Impact Development (LID) practices were constructed on site. All combined, the LIDs were able to fulfill the requirement of the TTRCA's water balance objective of retaining runoff from a 10 mm rain event onsite (usually set at 5 mm, but due to the rehabilitation work was completed in a floodplain this objective was increased twofold. The LIDs, which include [[Bioretention]] areas, [[Soakaways]]/Infiltration galleries, [[Vegetated filter strips]] and [[Permeable pavement]], achieve the water balance objective through attenuation/infiltration and evapotranspiration. To read more about this site and the performance of the LIDs mentioned, click on the button above.

Creekside Crossing is a communal centre in a heavily urbanized area of Mississauga. Due to extensive development in the area, several Low Impact Development (LID) practices were constructed on site. All combined, the LIDs were able to fulfill the requirement of the TTRCA's water balance objective of retaining runoff from a 10 mm rain event onsite (usually set at 5 mm, but due to the rehabilitation work was completed in a floodplain this objective was increased twofold. The LIDs, which include [[Bioretention]] areas, [[Soakaways]]/Infiltration galleries, [[Vegetated filter strips]] and [[Permeable pavement]], achieve the water balance objective through attenuation/infiltration and evapotranspiration. To read more about this site and the performance of the LIDs mentioned, click on the button above.

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O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

O’Connor Park is located on Bala Drive in the west end of Mississauga, ON. in the Sawmill Creek subwatershed, that later flows into the Credit River and Lake Ontario. The primary LID installation completed in the park were [[Bioretention]], [[Bioswales]], [[Permeable pavement]], and [[Infiltration trenches]], running along the soccer fields on site that later drains into the pre-existing small natural [[Wetlands]] and nearby pond. The O’Connor Park

Development Project Team received the Brenda Sakauye Environment Award in recognition of the park’s advancement of the City of Mississauga’s Living Green Master Plan, as well as the 2012 Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit for Community Scale, Living Green, Innovation and Execution. Learn more about the award-winning design that went into O'Connor Park by clicking the button above.

Development Project Team received the Brenda Sakauye Environment Award in recognition of the park’s advancement of the City of Mississauga’s Living Green Master Plan, as well as the 2012 Mississauga Urban Design Award of Merit for Community Scale, Living Green, Innovation and Execution. Learn more about the award-winning design that went into O'Connor Park by clicking the button above.

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The South End divisions, located in Guelph, ON. (Clairfields, Westminster Woods and Pine Ridge subdivisions) were a new development site that also includes a number of green demonstration homes, including Canada’s first LEED Platinum home and a water efficient Blue Built Home, built with [[Infiltration trenches]] in the backyards of the homes. Throughout much of the subdivisions, stormwater runoff is collected from the roadways using typical catch basins and piping. However, rather than discharging to a stormwater management pond, the runoff is directed to large-scale [[Bioretention]] facilities, known as “greenways. Learn more about the use of "greenways" by clicking the button above.

The South End divisions, located in Guelph, ON. (Clairfields, Westminster Woods and Pine Ridge subdivisions) were a new development site that also includes a number of green demonstration homes, including Canada’s first LEED Platinum home and a water efficient Blue Built Home, built with [[Infiltration trenches]] in the backyards of the homes. Throughout much of the subdivisions, stormwater runoff is collected from the roadways using typical catch basins and piping. However, rather than discharging to a stormwater management pond, the runoff is directed to large-scale [[Bioretention]] facilities, known as “greenways. Learn more about the use of "greenways" by clicking the button above.

Read more about [[Infiltration chambers]] here.

Read more about [[Infiltration chambers]] here.

==Swales / Enhanced Wales / Grass Swales==

==Swales / Enhanced Swales / Grass Swales==

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This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[Grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn mroe about this work by clickign the button above.

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[Enhanced grass swales|Grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn mroe about this work by clickign the button above.

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This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

This report by CVC highlights how the CA (per its mandate) and its member municipalities approached the construction of an addition to the CVC head office as an opportunity to showcase a green building that effectively manages water resources on the site in keeping with the Credit River Water Management Strategy. The report goes over how CVC created the new construction as a demonstration site that showcased LID practices within a typical commercial office setting. It also allowed the CA the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ and closely monitor the performance and maintenance of LID practices and communicated the ways to improve the design, installation and management of LID

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[Grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn mroe about this work by clickign the button above.

features. Monitoring found that all LID practices ([[Permeable pavements]], [[Enhanced swales|Grass swales]], and a [[Rainwater harvesting]] system) at CVC's Head Office reduces the runoff volume of rain events by 63%. This is an improvement from typical parking lots where the majority of runoff travels directly into the storm sewers and into our streams and Lake Ontario. The site also removes 81% of total suspended solids. Learn more about this work by clicking the button above.

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Creekside Crossing is a communal centre in a heavily urbanized area of Mississauga. Due to extensive development in the area, several Low Impact Development (LID) practices were constructed on site. All combined, the LIDs were able to fulfill the requirement of the TTRCA's water balance objective of retaining runoff from a 10 mm rain event onsite (usually set at 5 mm, but due to the rehabilitation work was completed in a floodplain this objective was increased twofold. The LIDs, which include [[Bioretention]] areas, [[Soakaways]]/Infiltration galleries, [[Vegetated filter strips]] and [[Permeable pavement]], achieve the water balance objective through attenuation/infiltration and evapotranspiration. To read more about this site and the performance of the LIDs mentioned, click on the button above.

Creekside Crossing is a communal centre in a heavily urbanized area of Mississauga. Due to extensive development in the area, several Low Impact Development (LID) practices were constructed on site. All combined, the LIDs were able to fulfill the requirement of the TTRCA's water balance objective of retaining runoff from a 10 mm rain event onsite (usually set at 5 mm, but due to the rehabilitation work was completed in a floodplain this objective was increased twofold. The LIDs, which include [[Bioretention]] areas, [[Soakaways]]/Infiltration galleries, [[Vegetated filter strips]] and [[Permeable pavement]], achieve the water balance objective through attenuation/infiltration and evapotranspiration. To read more about this site and the performance of the LIDs mentioned, click on the button above.

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The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (UCM) is located on South Service Road within the Cooksville Creek Watershed. that drains into Lake Ontario. The site sits on sandy soils, which are ideal conditions for low impact development practices that infiltrate stormwater. A  large [[Bioretention]] cell was constructed in the center of the parking lot. The bioretention cell filters and absorbs rainwater running off the parking lot. The bioretention cell is also landscaped with many native plants that create habitat for the numerous bird and insect species on the site. [[Filter strips]], were added a year after construction of the site, which successfully stabilized the

The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (UCM) is located on South Service Road within the Cooksville Creek Watershed. that drains into Lake Ontario. The site sits on sandy soils, which are ideal conditions for low impact development practices that infiltrate stormwater. A  large [[Bioretention]] cell was constructed in the center of the parking lot. The bioretention cell filters and absorbs rainwater running off the parking lot. The bioretention cell is also landscaped with many native plants that create habitat for the numerous bird and insect species on the site. [[Filter strips]], were added a year after construction of the site, which successfully stabilized the

==Salt Management==

==Salt Management==

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STEP released a technical brief on the alternatives to municipalities across Canada using salt as their primary deicer agent in winter, which has significant impacts (corrosion of infrastructure and other metal structures such as railings and doorways; damage to vehicles; contamination of surface and groundwater; impacts to roadside vegetation; increased wildlife collision rates; and large amounts of product waste due to blowing or bouncing off roadways). Numerous alternatives were tested to see what could feasibly replace the overreliance on rock salt which at a high-level include: chloride deicers, acetate deicers, and agricultural by-products (organics). To read more about the benefits, drawbacks, cost estimates and lowest working temperature for a given deicing agent, click the button above.

STEP released a technical brief on the alternatives to municipalities across Canada using salt as their primary deicer agent in winter, which has significant impacts (corrosion of infrastructure and other metal structures such as railings and doorways; damage to vehicles; contamination of surface and groundwater; impacts to roadside vegetation; increased wildlife collision rates; and large amounts of product waste due to blowing or bouncing off roadways). Numerous alternatives were tested to see what could feasibly replace the overreliance on rock salt which at a high-level include: chloride deicers, acetate deicers, and agricultural by-products (organics). To read more about the benefits, drawbacks, cost estimates and lowest working temperature for a given deicing agent, click the button above.

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LSRCA staff highlight in this brief about some BMPs have been developed specifically for winter maintenance in parking lots. Along with recommendations around the proper use and calibration of equipment, many of these practices relate to plowing the lot and walkways before applying salt, and applying the recommended amount of salt for the conditions. Several studies have been conducted, by industry and academia, to determine what the “right” amount is, and, while “proper” application can vary depending on temperature and conditions. This report talks about main considerations contractors face in maintaining parking lots in winter:

LSRCA staff highlight in this brief about some BMPs have been developed specifically for winter maintenance in parking lots. Along with recommendations around the proper use and calibration of equipment, many of these practices relate to plowing the lot and walkways before applying salt, and applying the recommended amount of salt for the conditions. Several studies have been conducted, by industry and academia, to determine what the “right” amount is, and, while “proper” application can vary depending on temperature and conditions. This report talks about main considerations contractors face in maintaining parking lots in winter:

In order to better understand these questions; in 2017 the LSRCA obtained a friction tester, with a goal of quantifying the effectiveness of various practices and salt application rates. LSRCA’s friction testing showed that bare pavement is safest, as it has the highest friction value, and that the over-application of salt does not translate to safer conditions. Read more about this study by clicking the button above.  

In order to better understand these questions; in 2017 the LSRCA obtained a friction tester, with a goal of quantifying the effectiveness of various practices and salt application rates. LSRCA’s friction testing showed that bare pavement is safest, as it has the highest friction value, and that the over-application of salt does not translate to safer conditions. Read more about this study by clicking the button above.  

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STEP released a best practices document for winter maintenance contracts for private businesses to help reduce over-salting and ensuring that salt is applied responsibly on parking lots and walkways. The document highlights how an easy way to do this is by ensuring that businesses' snow and ice maintenance contract includes provisions requesting that industry best practices be employed and operators are adequately trained. Furthermore contracts should request evidence of knowledgeable contractor and property management staff, requiring training and certification through the [http://www.smartaboutsalt.com/training Ontario Smart about Salt Program]. Read more about how these BMPs can help protect the local environment and businesses' money and prevent damage to building infrastructure, by clicking above.

STEP released a best practices document for winter maintenance contracts for private businesses to help reduce over-salting and ensuring that salt is applied responsibly on parking lots and walkways. The document highlights how an easy way to do this is by ensuring that businesses' snow and ice maintenance contract includes provisions requesting that industry best practices be employed and operators are adequately trained. Furthermore contracts should request evidence of knowledgeable contractor and property management staff, requiring training and certification through the [http://www.smartaboutsalt.com/training Ontario Smart about Salt Program]. Read more about how these BMPs can help protect the local environment and businesses' money and prevent damage to building infrastructure, by clicking above.

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CVC developed a technical brief exploring the efficacy of the use of sand for winter maintenance, its associated environmental issues, and where its use is most appropriate. Sand although a known and regularly used alternative in some jurisdictions, tends to have additional costs and limited effectiveness when compared to rock salt. To read about these costs, effectiveness concerns and additional environmental impacts click the button above.

CVC developed a technical brief exploring the efficacy of the use of sand for winter maintenance, its associated environmental issues, and where its use is most appropriate. Sand although a known and regularly used alternative in some jurisdictions, tends to have additional costs and limited effectiveness when compared to rock salt. To read about these costs, effectiveness concerns and additional environmental impacts click the button above.

==Construction Considerations==

==Construction Considerations==

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CVC, back in 2014 developed a document aimed at contractors, whose clients (municipalities) are facing many stormwater challenges, including aging and deficient infrastructure, frequent extreme weather, flash flooding, and degrading water quality. Municipalities are relying on stormwater management ponds for flood control and water quality treatment, but they are consistently looking at Low Impact Development (LID) as a way to shore up their stormwater management strategy. This document and CVC’s, [https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CVC-LID-Construction-Guide-Book.pdf LID Construction Guide] are a great way for contractors to understand what Municipalities are looking for who want to implement well designed and well-performing LID installations. Click the button above to learn more.

CVC, back in 2014 developed a document aimed at contractors, whose clients (municipalities) are facing many stormwater challenges, including aging and deficient infrastructure, frequent extreme weather, flash flooding, and degrading water quality. Municipalities are relying on stormwater management ponds for flood control and water quality treatment, but they are consistently looking at Low Impact Development (LID) as a way to shore up their stormwater management strategy. This document and CVC’s, [https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CVC-LID-Construction-Guide-Book.pdf LID Construction Guide] are a great way for contractors to understand what Municipalities are looking for who want to implement well designed and well-performing LID installations. Click the button above to learn more.

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CVC, back in 2014 developed another document aimed at designers, consulting engineers, municipalities, landowners and inspectors. This document and CVC’s, [https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CVC-LID-Construction-Guide-Book.pdf LID Construction Guide] will allow you to be able to:

CVC, back in 2014 developed another document aimed at designers, consulting engineers, municipalities, landowners and inspectors. This document and CVC’s, [https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2013/03/CVC-LID-Construction-Guide-Book.pdf] will allow you to be able to:

*Minimize challenges/issues during the plan review and permitting process

*Minimize challenges/issues during the plan review and permitting process

*Minimize additional site visits to review and correct deficiencies

*Minimize additional site visits to review and correct deficiencies

Read more about [[Construction]] Considerations here.

Read more about [[Construction]] Considerations [[Construction|here]].