Next Level Stormwater Management

We look forward to seeing our old friends - and making new ones at Construct Canada next week (Nov 29 - Dec 1). Please drop by our booth #1219 to see our new product line! Register here, free: https://t.co/Hx2d61RSun https://t.co/n7QD7PHMpo

Next Level SWM on Twitter “We look forward to seeing our old friends - and making new ones at Construct Canada next week (Nov 29 - Dec 1). Please drop by our booth #1219 to see our new product line! Register here, free: https://t.co/Hx2d61RSun”

Read about the development of a Canadian standard on how to build flood-resilient communities and provide your input https://t.co/CqdnXbNnz6 https://t.co/lOPmRmbrW1

Next Level SWM on Twitter “Read about the development of a Canadian standard on how to build flood-resilient communities and provide your input https://t.co/CqdnXbNnz6”

The Lite N' Less - a lightweight, low maintenance green roof system that doesn't compromise on stormwater retention! https://t.co/oMlWVZnVSA https://t.co/EZPAJ8aZ8g

Next Level SWM on Twitter “The Lite N' Less - a lightweight, low maintenance green roof system that doesn't compromise on stormwater retention! https://t.co/oMlWVZnVSA”

https://twitter.com/NextLevelStorm/status/910934267194232832

Next Level SWM on Twitter “Designing community green spaces is important to Canadians, no matter what the cost. Get more info and report here https://t.co/6ZZa0tLqmz”

Stormwater infrastructure is essential to keeping our waterways clean, and mitigating the effects of urbanization on our cities. Check out our new blog focusing on the impact of recent heavy rainfall and resulting flooding.
http://www.nlsm.ca/as-untreated-sewage-overflows-into-our-rivers-and-lakes-people-and-pets-at-risk-to-get-sick/

Next Level Stormwater Management – As untreated sewage overflows into our rivers and lakes, people and pets at risk to get sick Not only are the recent rain heavy rains causing homes to flood, road closures and power outages, rivers and lakes are getting terribly polluted due to “combined sewer overflow” discharge. Within the first few weeks of May this year, the Ottawa River absorbed more than 600 million litres of untreat...

Some very exciting news! NLSM is honored to receive 'Article of the Year' at the Construction Specifications Canada national conference, earning the 2017 F. Ross Browne Award! Co-authored along with Kees Govers of LiveRoof, the article, titled 'Designing extensive and semi-extensive vegetated roofs for long-term performance', was written to encourage consultants and contractors to design their vegetated roofs in such a way that the systems can perform for as long as the building is in use. Click the link below to give it a read!

http://www.nlsm.ca/media/

Next Level Stormwater Management – Media Media Press & Events Press Advancements in Efficient Stormwater Management in Vegetated RoofingConstruction Canada Magazine, May 2017 - Darja Majkovič, Jure Šumi and Cristina Senjug - View Article Designing extensive and semi-extensive vegetated roofs for long-term performanceConstruction Canada Mag...

ROOFTech2017 ends today! Don't miss out, come see us at the International Centre, booth #1626.
http://www.rooftech.ca/2017/en/

RoofTech - The Canadian Roofing Exposition

The City of Toronto has introduced some exciting changes to their Eco-Roof Incentive program. The grant has increased to $100/m2, new construction by Not-For-Profits are now eligible, and a Structural Assessment Grant is now available! For more info see our new blog at: http://www.nlsm.ca/toronto-introduces-new-eco-roof-incentive-changes/

Next Level Stormwater Management – Toronto Introduces New Eco-Roof Incentive Changes were revealed at the start of 2017 and are expected to further support vegetated roof installations throughout Toronto.

The Great Lakes Project is looking for artists to help residents connect with their surrounding Great Lakes. This call is open to professional artists/artist collectives residing within one of the identified communities of Hamilton, Kingston, Manitoulin Island, Mississauga, Owen Sound, Sarnia, Thunder Bay and Toronto! See http://waterlution.org/GAGL

Great Art for Great Lakes

In the last 20 years, floods have displaced over 1B people, resulting in $165B of damages. Time to find a solution. Some great information over at http://icaade.org

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By 2030, global demand for water is expected to grow by 50%. At the same time, the quantity of wastewater is increasing, due to population growth, accelerated urbanisation and economic development. Let's all take action to protect the environment and our water resources. www.worldwaterday.org

World Water Day 22 March – the United Nations

US scientists are studying how green roofs support urban nature. Javits Convention Centre's 6.75 acre green roof in Manhattan is featured, showing how sedums support wildlife in NYC.

Check out the video and article at:
http://interactive.wttw.com/urbannature/rooftop-refuges #!/

Rooftop Refuges | WTTW Chicago Public Media - Television and Interactive We know that green roofs cool our buildings and absorb storm water. But could they also provide habitat for wildlife? To find out, we got special access to five private rooftops in New York and Chicago.