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Guest Speaker (Live & Zoom) - Connor Renouf - Rain Ready Ottawa

  • NHS - City View United Church 6 Epworth Avenue Ottawa, ON, K2G 2M3 Canada (map)

Rain Ready Ottawa is a City of Ottawa pilot program design to support residents in taking action to address the harmful impacts of stormwater and runoff on both their properties and the Ottawa River watershed. Learn how you can get rain ready and the resources you can take advantage of to help you there.

Bio:
Connor Renouf is an Outreach and Communications Coordinator for the City of Ottawa, where he leads the implementation of the Rain Ready Ottawa Program as part of the Climate Resiliency Team. He has a Masters in applied Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, with his research focusing on the economic potential of urban agriculture in economically transitioning cities. Through this role her works closely with residents and businesses to build a more sustainable and climate resilient Ottawa. He has successfully delivered multiple community support programs for municipalities across Ontario. Outside of work he is an avid Hiker, home cook and gardener.