CRD 2010 EcoStar Integrated Watershed Management Award Winner

CRD 2010 EcoStar Integrated Watershed Management Award Winner Is The District of Central Saanich.

The District of Central Saanich is the first municipality on Vancouver Island to create an ISMP, following guidelines and recommendations of the BC Storm water Planning Guidebook. The District has used innovative design approached and best management practices (BMP) in the ISMP to reach the goal of restoring the dispersal of rainwater flows to hear predevelopment areas. The reduction will substantially reduce the extent of damage caused by erosion, extreme variability of flows, degradation of water quality and required conveyance works. Started in 2007, the project included public open houses, extensive research and implementation of both short and long term strategies. The new ISMP uses holistic, innovative and cost-effective methods to capture excess rainfall. The benefits of increased rainfall capture include reducing peak flows in creeks, reducing runoff volumes and increasing summer water flow in creeks. The District of Central Saanich understands the importance of watershed management and that is an essential component of maintaining and preserving our ecosystem.

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