Editor's pageThe
Urban Raincatchers' Gazette was created and funded by Freya Keddie, a public water activist who lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
What's Next? A
glossary of terms will soon be added to the website, including links & illustrations.
A special section on
potential sources of funding/grants for community-based raingardens & rainwater harvesting systems is in the works.
A
list of suppliers & contractors for rain barrels & rain gardens is currently being researched.
The
Stonebreaker Tideline software used to create this website was actually designed to be an "online community," enabling individuals to share ideas and post stories, pictures & upcoming events. (To see how other communities have used the software, see the
Stonebreaker Design website).
Currently,
should you wish to promote an event or write a story for the URG, please contact the editor.
DISCLAIMERGreen infrastructure is "site specific," and is dependent on soil type, slope of the land, the problem being addressed, and other factors.
The information contained on the URG is not to be considered as advice. The intent of the website is to demonstrate how other communities have used green infrastructure to solve their unique problems (i.e. floods, droughts, sewer backups, & other stormwater issues) and hopefully to inspire others to advocate for community-based solutions to urban runoff for their neighbourhoods.
The editor will not be held responsible for any damages to property or for fines incurred should a reader install a rain garden without first contacting their municipality. Always
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG.
