REEP Green Solutions’ RAIN program is offering grants of up to $4000 per project. Three property owners in Kitchener, and one in Waterloo will be chosen to showcase best-in-class RAIN-Smart!practices, such as permeable paving, infiltration galleries, rain gardens, bioswales and rainwater harvesting. Selected demonstration sites will receive great publicity and act as models in the community for years to come. See below for details on how to apply.

• Demonstration Project Eligibility Criteria (PDF)
• Demonstration Project Application (submit by June 10th)

Participating sites will qualify for up to 45% reduction on their stormwater fee for taking action. Deadline for submission is June 10th! 

Please contact RAIN Outreach Coordinator, Melanie Gordon if you have any questions regarding the application process

We are so grateful for all of our plow operators for clearing our snow and keeping us safe - especially THIS winter!  

Read the full article by Barbara Carrs here http://www.reminetwork.com/articles/road-salt-usage-causing-problems-in-ontario/

OSPM_2013-14_Winter_Salt.pdf

Are Canadians turning a blind eye to the untapped potential of snow?

Read the full feature from Water Canada here:

http://watercanada.net/2014/ waste-not-want-not/

We are excited to be a part of Landscape Ontario Congress happening this week from January 7 to 9 at the Toronto Congress Centre. 

Interesting article from Water Canada showing ever increasing levels of chloride concentration in our streams.  

Check out the monitors at the Customer Service desk at Town Hall!  @townofinnisfil

CBC's Amanda Margison takes a closer look at how cities fight off ice.

We're excited about our new radio campaign helping to remind everyone in the community to do their part this winter season.....safety before style....wear appropriate footwear!  Have a listen here...