by Claudia Foung | Aug 5, 2015 | News
Green infrastructure is a tool for managing rainfall. So what if there isn’t any? California’s drought has been in the news for months. Now Western Canada is getting hit (read more about droughts in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan). Agriculture is suffering, wildfires...
by Claudia Foung | Jul 22, 2015 | News
Author: Krystyn Tully, VP Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Photo credit: Jim Panou Face it. Talking about the impact failing infrastructure has on water quality and waterways is a challenge. No matter how hard you try, the message comes out like this: “There’s sewage in our...
by Clara Blakelock | Jul 8, 2015 | News
RAIN Community Solutions is on a mission to create flood-resilient communities where rain is managed where it falls to reduce runoff and pollution. Learn more about it on our newly redesigned website. RAIN Community Solutions, a program of Green Communities Canada and...
by Clara Blakelock | Jun 17, 2015 | News
Former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz has a perfect, manicured green lawn. It’s not because she’s using pesticides or herbicides, or spending hours tending to it – it’s made from artificial turf. At first glance, it might not seem like such a crazy idea –...
by Kellie Bonnici | May 6, 2015 | News
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners. In anticipation of beautiful bright green lawns and blooming flower beds, some have been out there already, hoping to improve their soil conditions by applying fertilizers. These fertilizers contribute to the growing problem...
by Kellie Bonnici | Apr 22, 2015 | News
Rain gardens are inexpensive and simple to build. They are an environmentally sound solution to urban stormwater runoff with the added benefit of beautifying city streets and neighbourhoods. Rain gardens help to reduce the amount of runoff and pollution entering storm...
