Windfall Centre offers local governments a range of services that will attract attention, communicate the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure and motivate action to manage rain where it falls. These services have been developed, tested and refined to help meet real stormwater management goals.
Community outreach and media
Booths at community events to engage directly with the public
Presentations to community groups and potential partners
How-to workshops and training (rain gardens, pet waste composters, rain harvesting, dry basements, etc.)
High profile events like Depave Paradise, where volunteers tear up unused pavement and liberate the soil". Check out photos from a recent Depave event at Unity Christian High SChool in Barrie.
Stormwater Demonstration projects
Projects that showcase stormwater innovations at highly visible community locations, developed in partnership with community groups, businesses, and public institutions
Site specific advice and services
Review site specific concerns with property owners
Familiarize owners with path of runoff and potential problem areas
Make recommendations for keeping basements dry
Outline infiltration landscaping and rainwater harvesting opportunities
Provide a detailed written report with links to further resources and contractors
A series of meetings and other engagement activities in a neighbourhood that has experienced repeated flooding
Collaborative development of a neighbourhood action plan
Homeowner surveys
Survey homeowners to determine attitudes, behaviors, barriers and opportunities concerning stormwater, flooding and runoff management
Market development
Train designers, suppliers and contractors to improve availability of related products and services such as installation of cisterns, rain gardens, bioswales, infiltration galleries, and permeable paving
Develop a qualified, RAIN-certified contractor referral list
RAIN: Benefits for municipalities
Big changes are coming in the way stormwater is managed. By using proven effective green stormwater infrastructure you can reduce the burden on aging infrastructure. Windfall Centre can help you accelerate implementation of green infrastructure in your community by helping with community buy-in.
Managing rain where it falls
Meet provincial guidelines
Save money on new infrastructure and ongoing maintenance
Reduce strain on aging infrastructure
Reduce stormwater volume and associated flood risk
Improve water quality and keep beaches open
Replenish aquifers
Beautification
Reduce urban heat island effect
Community buy-in
Greater understanding of stormwater challenges
Public support for practical, cost effective solutions
Private property owners take action to reduce volumes
Community organization volunteer spaces for demonstration projects
Increased uptake on related municipal programs (subsidies for sanitary sewer backflow prevention, etc.)
Windfall Ecology Centre
Experts in community engagement
Years delivering effective, award winning programs
