What is It?
The RAIN program is no longer active. RAIN was a joint program of Green Communities Canada and its members. RAIN motivated action to reduce non-point source pollution entering Ontario’s lakes and rivers via storm sewers. REAL is offered presentations, workshops, displays and programs to show people how to be part of the solution. But you can take action right now to reduce pollution from stormwater.
REAL was able to suggest and introduce storm water management features when the Drummond North Elmsley Public Docks were installed in 2014 at Rideau Ferry. Through RAIN, two components were incorporated to keep storm water from flushing directly in to the Big Rideau Lake: a river rock swale and a catchment system under the deck. Native species were planted there as well.
Residents can help by learning how to Slow it Down,
Soak it Up and Keep it Clean.
Click below to link to more information from Green Communities Canada: | Things You Can Do at Home |
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For more information on these actions, consult the RAIN website.
To read more about how the RAIN program came about, see REAL’s April 2012 newsletter.
REAL’s RAIN Activities
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Resources (PDF documents)
- Poo Digester Instructions – how to make a backyard poo digester
- Alternatives to Rock Salt – so you can reduce your salt use
- Keep it Clean – avoid releasing pollutants
- Tremendous Trees – benefits of planting trees
- Native Trees – native tree suggestions for Rideau Region
- Rain Gardens – the benefits of rain gardens