Come join us for an exciting event focusing on a holistic approach to catching, using and retaining water on land. Gain valuable insights from one of the West Coast's most experienced designers and policy influencer, Gord Baird. We will talk about realistic and innovative techniques to collect and store rainwater, this includes smart designs to for all kinds of roofs, greywater re-use, dos and don'ts, water and energy conservation, groundworks and draught resilient plant selections. This workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of water usage and conservation within the multiple contexts of health and safety regulations, and navigating the sustainability goals within the constraints that exist in agriculture.
Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone wanting to build a more water resilient farm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your farming practices!
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for a wide range of people from differing contexts, including but not limited to:
- livestock and crop farmers that have limited or unreliable water sources
- rural landowners who need to address their well water usage
- anyone interested in regenerative agriculture
- backyard gardeners that want to be waterwise
- Anyone who wants to decrease their water usage;
- Regulators or municipal employees who are seeking to learn more about alternative water management trends
- Permaculture designers and educators;
- Homeowners who are thinking about building
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About Gord Baird
https://eco-sense.ca/
Gord Baird is the co-creator of Eco-Sense, located in Victoria, BC. Over 15 years ago he left the business world and set out to build a sustainable home and lifestyle with his wife Ann, and over that time has become a well versed generalist in regenerative systems integrating Solar PV, solar thermal, mechanical, rain water, grey water, living roofs, food forest nursery and green building through hands on experience, scientific research, and policy work. Gord and Ann walk the talk of a regenerative life style, and work to use their success and failures to inspire others. Recent works include writing the new regulations and guidelines for the BC Ministry of Health for Greywater and Composting toilets. Gord has is ASSE Rainwater Designer & Installer Certification, is an ARCSA Accredited Proffessional, and sits as a Water Commissioner on both the CRD Regional Water Supply, and Juan de Fuca (JDF) Water Supply.
Rain Water Harvesting
Water Budget analysis
Pumps (AC and DC)
Filtration systems (Ceramic, UV)
Living roofs
Landscape systems
Composting toilets design and installs
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