Assess before recommending
Define the problem, system boundaries, observations and limitations.
Use the checklistBest practices
Practical Best Practices That Connect Knowledge to Better Outcomes
RSM best-practice pages organize the decisions, checks, records and communication steps that support consistent stormwater and flood-protection work.
Ontario-wide Source-aware Clear credential scope
Core practices
Six habits that improve consistency.
Use current sources
Check municipal requirements, permits, manufacturer instructions and professional guidance.
Use the checklistDesign for access
Inspection and maintenance depend on safe, practical access.
Use the checklistDocument the work
Record conditions, decisions, equipment, tests, photos and outstanding items.
Use the checklistExplain limitations
Make clear what a device or practice can and cannot address.
Use the checklistPlan maintenance
Assign responsibilities, intervals and records before the work is forgotten.
Use the checklistStandards-informed practice
Better decisions come from evidence, clarity and verification.
Strong practice connects applicable rules, technical guidance, manufacturer instructions, professional judgement, documentation and maintenance.
Find the right pathwayRegional Stormwater Management
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Explore RSM training, certification, standards, public education and municipal-resource pathways.