We need houses and roads for our growing population. Unfortunately, all those hard surfaces result in twenty or more times the runoff than a natural landscape! And that runoff can be quite dirty.

Low impact development is an evolution of the science of stormwater management. It is an approach that mimics nature's features and processes in order to minimize and clean up this runoff in the most economical way possible--while maximizing environmental and social benefits.

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Industry

From planning and policy to operations and maintenance, through the design and approvals process to construction...land development has many players and many implications for managing runoff. For a sustainable future, we need to evolve.

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Property Owners

A low-impact landscape on your own property is an essential component of an affordable, sustainable stormwater management system. Learn how you can do your part...there are many simple ways to get started!

Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control Training

Upcoming

Wednesday, November 06, 2019 Calgary

Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control Training

CISEC, Inc. administers an international certification program that recognizes the abilities, skills, experience, and knowledge of inspectors who have demonstrated their proficiency in observing, inspecting, and reporting on the implementation of erosion and sediment control measures.