This report on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Water Management is the result of a virtual workshop held on October 29 and 31, 2024. This workshop collected insights, including case studies and technical resources, to establish consensus on key aspects of using NbS for managing water quality and quantity in Canada. The workshop also served as a collaborative platform to explore barriers and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations. The resulting report identifies implementation challenges and opportunities, offering practical guidance to enhance adoption, and outlining strategies to mitigate risks effectively. The report aims to support decision-makers, asset owners, and practitioners—such as municipalities, conservation authorities, and local communities—by offering a foundational resource forunderstanding and advancing NbS for managing both water quality and quantity. Insights and recommendations developed during the workshops may also inform the development of technical guidance or a National Standard of Canada in the future.

Future Earth Canada acknowledges that the development of this Workshop Agreement was made possible, in part, by the financial support of the Standards Council of Canada, as part of the Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program which promotes the development and update of standards and technical guidance to adapt infrastructure to climate change. The French translation of this report was produced by Concordia University’s Translation Services. Layout and formatting was provided by Sustainability in the Digital Age and Future Earth Canada, with financial support from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).