Impact of Urbanization in Mt. Communities
Shift Emphasis from Large Storms to Moderate and
Small Storms
Climate Change Impacts on Stormwater Management
Example of increased variability
Winter and summer extremes
Hazards
Overall impacts by dams and reservoirs
Hazards associated with Logging Roads
Innovative Approaches to Stormwater Management
Don’t Drain Roofwater, Harvest it and Reuse it
Urban Trees can Intercept between 30-60% of the Rain
Typical forest intercept between 20-30% of Rain
Neighborhood Scale
Neighborhood Scale
At the Watershed and Regional Scale
Summary
Water Balance Modelling with a focus on small & large
storms (see:www.waterbucket.bc)