Case Study Water Town boosts wastewater treatment capacity and improves water quality The Town of Perth completed a new addition to its wastewater treatment system in 2018. An eastern Ontario town of close to 6,000 people, it had met its wastewater treatment needs for almost 50 years with a three-cell sewage lagoon. But by the early 2000s, the system was operating near capaci… September 15, 2020
Case Study Water Case study: Constructed wetland treats wastewater and adds green space in Loyalist Township, ON The Amherstview Water Pollution Control Plan Constructed Wetland in Loyalist Township, ON, is the 2020 winner in the water category of FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. The Corporation of Loyalist Township, ON, uses a series of in-line lagoons to provide tertiary treatment at the A… December 8, 2020
Case Study Water Case study: Guelph tests home grey water recycling systems City of Guelph Residential Grey water Reuse Feasibility Study To find further ways to conserve its finite groundwater resources, the City of Guelph studied a residential greywater reuse system that flushes residential toilets with water from showers and baths. In the fie… December 17, 2018
Case Study Water Case study: Facility upgrades help Cranbrook enhance agricultural production This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The City of Cranbrook, BC, updated its wastewater treatment system with a… December 3, 2018
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Case Study Land Use Case Study: Regina takes steps to revitalize and grow city core Summary When Regina created its official community plan, it set a goal to maintain the city’s compact nature and increase density in the core. City staff knew one way to reach this goal was to make use of vacant land in established areas of the city, but it was unclear how much of this land exis… June 20, 2022
General Content Sample letter: confirming provincial/territorial government consultation Consultation between the lead funding applicant and the government of the province or territory in which the project is located is a requirement when applying for GMF funding, except for municipal governments in Quebec. Use this sample letter template to reach out to your provincial or territori… August 3, 2022
Resource Land Use Webinar recording: Benefits of integrated intensification for sustainable community development This webinar teaches participants how land use decisions are tied to the fiscal health of a municipality and its ability to achieve climate targets. August 24, 2022
Resource Land Use Tool: Sustainable Remediation and Risk Management Options Any technique that remediates or manages the risk of contamination at a site has an environmental benefit as it eliminates or reduces exposure to contaminants. Some techniques, however, are more sustainable than others. December 17, 2018
Resource Land Use Webinar recording: Introduction to the brownfield redevelopment process Watch this webinar recording for an introduction to the process of developing a brownfield site in your community, from the environmental assessment to site remediation. November 3, 2018
