Byrne Creek Streamkeepers hosted Crystal Campbell and Laurel Morgan from Kerr Wood Leidal at our meeting this evening. Crystal and Laurel spoke about stormwater control and amelioration methods, and integrated stormwater management plans, or ISMPs.
The City of Burnaby is currently working with consultants and streamkeepers on an ISMP for the Byrne Creek Watershed, so it was a timely topic. It was an engaging presentation followed by a lively question & answer period.
We had a great time discussing ways to better manage water quantity and quality in an urban watershed with high flows and pollution due to the spread of impervious surfaces, industrial and road (gas, oil, antifreeze, metals) sources of toxins, and the loss of forests and wetlands.
Posted by Paul at March 12, 2009 10:07 PM