Description: Identify and prioritize opportunities to naturalize existing Storm Water Management Facilities (SWMF). Update the City's Wetland Design Guidelines as well as the Development & Design Standards to include best management practices for SWMFs. Establish standards, protections, and Levels of Service for wetland management and monitoring.
Status: Preliminary work began to identify opportunities to naturalize storm ponds in Saskatoon. Work continues on the Brighton Naturalized Stormwater Pond Pilot, which will help determine costs and timelines for future projects.
New Naturalized Stormwater Management Facility Guidelines were developed to replace the City's previous Wetland Design Guidelines.
Green Pathways Timeline: Development to start in 2022. Operationalize between 2028-2031.
Description: Identify opportunities and best practices to naturalize non-park green spaces such as berms, buffers, and rights-of-way.
Status: Capital funding was received through the 2026-27 multi-year budget to conduct audits to identify sites that may be suitable for naturalization.
Green Pathways Timeline: Initiate in 2026-27. Operationalize by 2032+.