TRACK 1, DAY 2
Bringing the CLI-ECA Framework into Action: Guiding Principles to Inform Stormwater Management Practices
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Hall A
ABSTRACT
This presentation explores implementation of the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) framework, emphasizing its role in enhancing stormwater management practices.
Issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the CLI-ECA is a streamlined environmental permission focused on effective management, maintenance, and operation of municipal stormwater infrastructure.
Conditions in the CLI-ECA require these activities to be informed by strategic and well-planned monitoring based on technical guidance and best practices identified in stormwater monitoring guidance.
Attendees will gain insights into monitoring activities required by the CLI-ECA and information expected to be included in the monitoring guidance document.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Derek Smith, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
Derek Smith has worked for both Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) over the last 25 years in the capacities of technologist, coordinator, specialist, and advisor.
He is disciplined in the areas of water and meteorological studies pertaining to the automation, collection, analysis, and reporting of information related to stormwater technology performance evaluations, ambient surface water monitoring, watercourse modelling, flood management, watershed conditions reporting, and legislative development.
He is a family focused father of two young boys and avid mountain biker, snowboarder, and skier.
Aziz Ahmed, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
Aziz Ahmed has worked at the MECP since 1988, in a variety of engineering and managerial positions.
He is the approving director under Part V and VI of the SDWA for drinking water systems, and Part II.1 of EPA for municipal sewage collection and treatment, and stormwater.
A graduate of the University of Toronto in Chemical Engineering, Aziz is a licensed Professional Engineer.