Rain is a Resource - Green Communities Canada

Rain is a Resource

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Green Infrastructure
Online Course
Citizens

Understand Green Infrastructure Basics and Its Role in Building Resilient Communities

Green Communities Canada’s RAIN is a Resource online course that provides foundational knowledge about green infrastructure and its benefits compared with traditional stormwater management.

About RAIN is a Resource course

This free, self-paced course is designed for community groups, activists, and advocates who want to deepen their understanding of green infrastructure, how it can benefit their communities, and how to make it happen locally. No prior knowledge is required.

What you’ll learn:

  • What happens to rain when it falls on cities, and how it impacts our water
  • The traditional approach to stormwater management
  • The green infrastructure approach, its benefits, and its challenges

Interested in learning more? Sign up for the RAIN is a Resource course to get started.

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