Research and innovation
Demonstration Projects and Applied Learning
Demonstration projects make new ideas useful when they document the problem, context, intervention, performance, maintenance and lessons—not only the technology.
Why this matters
Demonstration Projects and Applied Learning
Demonstration projects make new ideas useful when they document the problem, context, intervention, performance, maintenance and lessons—not only the technology.
Research and innovation
Define success before launch
Projects should identify baseline conditions, objectives, measures, responsibilities, review periods and stop or scale criteria.
Research and innovation
Include operations and maintenance
A project is not successful if it cannot be maintained, explained or transferred into routine practice.
Research and innovation
Share evidence responsibly
Publish limitations, unexpected findings, costs, context and implementation lessons so others can judge relevance.
Common questions
Clear scope and practical next steps.
Can organisations propose a pilot?
Yes. RSM welcomes conversations with municipalities, researchers, training partners and responsible solution providers.
Does participation imply endorsement?
No. Collaboration, evaluation and education do not automatically constitute product or regulatory endorsement.
Regional Stormwater Management
Build knowledge. Strengthen practice. Connect Ontario.
Use RSM training, certification, standards, public education and municipal-resource pathways to find the next responsible step.