‘We are not well prepared’: An expert’s view of climate change and the next big storm
It was an interesting week for the federal government to announce that an expert panel is being struck to consider what Canadians and their governments should do to cope with the projected impacts of climate change.
Water restrictions hit southern Alberta
Parched conditions have led the province to issue 40 water shortage advisories across Alberta, with some towns south of Calgary enacting outdoor use bans.
Decades-long droughts possible on Prairies – The Western Producer
A 50-year-long drought may not be as crazy as some people think. According to a new book, it actually happened on the Prairies and not […]
Medieval aqueducts fight drought in Indian state – BBC News
Medieval aqueducts help beat dry spells in the Indian state of Karnataka, as Sanjoy Majumder reports.
Flooded or soggy yard? A rain garden could help
Waterloo Region got 56 mm of rain between Thursday and Saturday evening. If that left you with a soggy yard, a local award-winning landscaper says a rain garden could help your waterlogged lawn and your local municipality.
Free webinar for municipalities: learn how to help neighbourhoods adapt to extreme rainfall. 13 July. 1 pm ET http://ow.ly/Yy2O30cOEPD
Saving water saves residents cash
Conservation: Okotoks rolls out annual water saving rebate program
Urban Rainwater Harvesting and Management
Calgary, AB
May 27 & 28, 2017
$249
Come join Andrea Rocchio (Water Harvesting Canada) and Christian VanSchepen (The UrbanFarm) to learn more about Urban Rainwater Harvesting.
During this informative 2-day workshop you learn the best practices for residential rainwater harvesting as well as guidelines for planning and implementing your own system.
This comprehensive course covers the theoretical knowledge behind urban rainwater harvesting as well as the practical applications of building rainwater harvesting systems.
Attendees are encouraged to bring site elevation drawings of their own residences for the purpose of planning a rainwater system for personal use.
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The URBANFARM Permaculture Project | Workshops
The URBANFARM Permaculture Project is a Calgary demonstration garden & workshop designed to promote urban agriculture and sustainable food production.
Maps show impact of flooding across Eastern Canada
As cities across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes continue to grapple with the effects of heavy rainfall and severe flooding over the past week, a number of municipalities have released helpful maps detailing road closures, water levels and relief efforts to help residents navigate the emergency.
