How to Naturalize an Existing Stormwater Detention/Retention Basin

Start Date

04/07/2025

End Date

04/07/2025

Description

This course examines the principles and practice of transforming traditional dry-bottom basins into naturalized basins that improve water quality and provide a host of environmental benefits.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to explain what naturalization is, why it's important, and the potential environmental benefits.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to describe how to make changes to the basin's size, shape, inlet and outflow to facilitate naturalization and improve function.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to identify methods of improving basin soils and select appropriate plants to promote diffusion and infiltration.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to recognize when maintenance is required and effectively plan for regular maintenance.

Instructors

Stephen Souza

Course Codes

W071024H2NSWB-2

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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