This course serves as a guide on the implementation of rain gardens and touches on site planning and garden design considerations. The speakers are Jolyne Hebert, Executive Manager at the Shediac Bay Association, and Brittany Cormier, Project Lead at the
This course is an introduction on climate change and natural infrastructure in the province of New Brunswick, Canada
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From: NBEN, July 16, 2021 In partnership with Nature NB and Nature Canada, the NBEN is officially launching its national project map on nature-based climate solutions (NBCS). NBCS are actions that work with and enhance nature to help address climate
From: Infrastructure Canada, 25 June, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Government of Canada announces new Natural Infrastructure Fund Infrastructure Canada has announced a new, $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund. Under this new program, the first of its kind
By phys.org, June 18th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! An acceleration of coastal overtopping around the world The combination of sea level rise, tides, storm surge and waves has increased the overtopping of natural and artificial coastal protection by
By phys.org, May 26th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Urban heat islands affect tree canopy temperatures and health, study says Healthy urban tree canopies provide shade and water transpiration that can mitigate the warming effects of urban heat islands
By the Canadian Institute for Climate Choice Click Here for Original Post! Natural Infrastructure Case Studies for Canada The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has developed three new case studies in partnership with Smart Prosperity Institute. These case studies inform
By Infrastructure Canada, 14 May, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Canada Healthy Community Initiative: Opportunity for Natural Infrastructure in Public Spaces The second round of funding for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative is open. Applicants can apply for funding
By the Water Canada, 12 January, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Building the Business Case for Natural Infrastructure Flooding is a critical issue facing Canadian municipalities that will only become more challenging as we continue to experience the effects of