Information For Municipalities and Property Owners

How municipalities and property owners can manage stormwater

The Ministry of the Environment has created several documents for municipalities, community groups, businesses and anyone who is interested in managing stormwater and reducing pollution at its source. You can download all of the following publications from our publications section. You can also link to related documents in our Learn More section.

Stormwater Management - Understanding
Understanding Stormwater Management: An Introduction to Stormwater Management Planning and Design

This document provides an easy-to-understand introduction to stormwater management.

Stormwater Management - Planning and Design
Stormwater Management
Planning And Design Manual 2003

This manual provides technical and procedural guidance for planning and designing stormwater management practices.

Stormwater Management - Prevention Handbook
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook

This handbook provides practical assistance to municipalities in implementing pollution-prevention and flow-reduction programs related to stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflow.