B.C. Factsheet - Marine Guide to Stormwater Runoff
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Price: Free

Publisher: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Description: Concentrated runoff being discharged from pipes onto the shoreline could harm the sensitive marine ecosystem and important fish habitat. This brochure provides advice on how to protect this fragile environment when considering how to manage runoff. It also outlines the type of information needed for reviewing applications. Topics discussed include: drainage patterns, construction materials, native vegetation, minimizing the introduction of toxic substances, and stormwater detention.

Web Link: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca