Organization: Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Year of publication: ongoing

Type of green infrastructure: Stormwater Management

Summary: The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) is a multi-agency initiative developed to support broader implementation of sustainable technologies and practices within a Canadian context. STEP works to achieve this overarching objective by:

• Carrying out research, monitoring and evaluation of clean water and low carbon technologies;
• Assessing technology implementation barriers and opportunities;
• Developing supporting tools, guidelines and policies;
• Delivering education and training programs;
• Advocating for effective sustainable technologies; and
• Collaborating with academic and industry partners through our Living Labs and other initiatives.

Most relevant is the STEP Water Program. The water component of STEP is a partnership between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Credit Valley Conservation and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. The key focus areas are:

• Urban Runoff and Low Impact Development;
• Erosion and Sediment Control;
• Healthy Soils;
• Salt Management; and
• Protection of Natural Features and Systems.

Link: https://sustainabletechnologie...