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Stormwater Research and Innovation for Ontario

RSM connects monitoring, mapping, sensors, asset data, climate adaptation and emerging technology with the people who plan, operate, inspect and maintain stormwater systems.

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Research and Innovation for the Next Generation of Stormwater Resilience
Published by: RSMLast reviewed: 2026-07-19Scope: Canada, with Ontario programme depth

Research themes

Innovation with an implementation test.

RSM asks whether a new tool improves a real decision, record, maintenance action or public outcome.

Smart stormwater monitoring

Sensors, telemetry and condition information that support useful decisions.

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Mapping and spatial context

Connect assets, land, watersheds, neighbourhoods and observed impacts.

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AI-enabled infrastructure workflows

Assist with evidence organization, anomaly review and maintenance planning.

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Climate adaptation

Translate changing rainfall and seasonal conditions into resilient practice.

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Materials and systems

Review performance, maintainability, failure modes and field evidence.

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Public communication

Use clear visuals and language to improve understanding without overstating certainty.

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Connect knowledge to practical, responsible action.

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Connect knowledge to practical, responsible action.

RSM brings together training, certification, standards literacy, public education, municipal awareness and long-term maintenance so each audience can find a clear next step.

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ExploreSmart stormwater systemsConnected assets and operational decision support.ExploreSensors and monitoringReliable measurement, maintenance and interpretation.ExploreClimate adaptationLayered resilience for changing conditions.ExploreAI and dataTransparent and accountable decision support.ExploreDemonstration projectsPilots, evidence and applied learning.

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