A pedestrian and cycling pathway through Sunset Park

Rainwater integration in the Still Creek watershed

These projects are funded by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund for rainwater integration projects throughout the city.

We're exploring ways to better manage rainwater in the Still Creek watershed, and restore its natural water cycle, by using green rainwater infrastructure.

By adding features like wetlands, rain gardens, and rainwater tree trenches to existing parks and roads, we can slow down, capture, and filter rainwater.

These projects can help to:

Improve water quality
Create habitats for wildlife
Manage floods
Reduce urban heat
Make nature more accessible

What's happeningThis project is in early exploratory phases

Throughout 2023, we’ll be:

Engaging Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh to understand their priorities for these sites
Consulting key stakeholders and Still Creek watershed stewards to help shape these projects
Sharing information with neighbours through signage and webpage updates

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Enhancements by location

Falaise Park

Enhancing a naturally managed ravine to support rainwater capture from City storm sewers
Adding terraces to slow and capture rainwater, improving water quality before it flows into Still Creek

Charles Park

Transforming the existing small pond into a rainwater capture and storage system
Re-grading the park to enable rainwater storage, reducing reliance on chlorinated drinking water

Beaconsfield Park

Addressing drainage issues, including seasonal flooding
Creating a seasonal wetland to capture rainwater and mitigate flood impacts

Slocan Park

Introducing a rain garden in the north-west corner of the park, near Slocan and E 29th
Capturing runoff from the park and surrounding streets, improving water management