Our planet has a constant amount of water and a rapidly increasing population, meaning water must be used efficiently. This course takes a look at water and stormwater management at the site, neighborhood and watershed levels and various methods of conservation and water quality management. We’ll look at the basics of our natural water cycle and how it is impacted by population. Finally, we’ll review some examples of water and stormwater management plans.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Recall the principles of ground and surface water supply, including methods of discharge, recharge and connectivity.
• Compare and contrast a watershed management, sub-watershed management and stormwater management plan sustainably uses the resource.
• Identify five principles of integrated stormwater management planning.
• List six strategies and 16 advantages of low impact development.
• Describe how building and site plan designs can relate to larger scale sustainable water management strategies.

Approximately 2 hours. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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