The City of Ottawa will launch a pilot program this spring to help homeowners capture more stormwater on their own properties, diverting runoff from city sewers and helping keep gardens green. Ottawa's stormwater pilot project is to last two years, during which time city staff expect their total budget of $750,000 to finance 125 projects. (City of Ottawa)In the meantime, staff say even those areas that aren't eligible for the grants could see some benefit, thanks to a public awareness campaign that could help more DIY-inclined homeowners retrofit their own yards. The city will also subsidize a training program offered by Landscape Ontario to train local landscapers to incorporate stormwater mitigation into their designs. The pilot project goes to city council for approval on Feb. 24.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2021 21:33 UTC