Hans Schreier, UBC - Innovative Approaches to Water Conservation, Source Water Protection and...

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Urban Trees can Evapotranspire between 30-60% of the rainfall and delay the runoff. Planting trees for:

1. Stormwater Reduction, 2. Carbon Credit, 3. Lower Summer Temperatures

Pervious Pavement

Store stomwater in topographically appropriate areasDesign Flood & compensate owners, no protective structures

Summary – Conservation, Potection,Stormwater Management