Finding low-impact development solutions in Edmonton
December 20, 2024
In Stormwater Solutions, Hannah Kratky writes about how EPCOR’s SIRP program is addressing stormwater risks associated with climate change
Extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent due to climate change. These recurring events can overwhelm existing drainage systems, flood critical infrastructure and homes, release pollutants to waterways, erode those waterways, and lead to serious financial implications and even death. In 2013, southern and central Alberta experienced heavy rainfall that led to the worst flooding in the province’s history, including one death and an estimated $6 billion CDN in losses.
Several other floods have occurred in Alberta in the last decade. This indicates a need for action. How can low-impact development help?
Hannah Kratky, water resources engineer at Stantec, describes how she and EPCOR are working to reduce the risk of flooding in her hometown of Edmonton.
