Making It Work: Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU) Initiatives

In 2006:

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with watershed municipalities and stakeholders:

• developed the Making It Work: Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU)
• held the first Making It Work workshop , a four-day event in June 2006:
  • CRWMSU was presented
  • Credit River Charter signed by Watershed Mayors, CVC & Regional Chairs

In 2007 and 2008 CVC:

• initiated Subwatershed Studies and Restoration Plans to implement the findings of the CRWMSU
• developed the Stormwater Management Guidance Documents drafts, also available on the website
• in partnership with TRCA, held the professional development Low Impact Development workshop on Oct. 7 '08
• held the professional development Strategic Sustainability workshop on Nov. 10 '08

2009 initiatives, CVC will:

• Develop Toolkits on Sustainable Technologies/ LID Incentives and Policies for municipalities' reference
• Hold more Professional Development Workshops to guide you through our LID Manual!
• Enhance the Monitoring program for LID demonstration sites
• Upgrade our Strategies for Sustainability Website to include virtual tours of existing and demonstration sites, lessons learned and other information based on your feedback
• Develop Planting Guidelines and fact sheets to help you design your own LID site!

Credit Valley Conservation - 2009