Western Washington designers, engineers, landscape architects, architects, plan and permit reviewers, developers, and construction managers.
- Gain an intermediate level understanding of techniques to protect native soil and vegetation during site development.
- Learn basic entry level design and implementation approaches for rainwater collection systems and vegetated roofs in residential and commercial settings (new and retrofit).
- Learn practical skills necessary for construction of basic rainwater collection systems and vegetated roofs.
This is an Intermediate-level course for engineers, planners, landscape architects, architects, local jurisdiction staff, developers, construction managers, and allied disciplines that plan, manage, review and inspect rainwater collection systems and vegetated roof projects. The course provides current design guidelines, basic construction details, basic flow control and water quality treatment performance information, and practical experience necessary to work with designers and contractors to ensure proper installation of these systems.
Pre-Training Assignments and Course Materials
This course requires the review of online videos before the start of training. Please go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXny_Je3KsDxEKFys1MBneQR-uHJBOs38 to view the 9 videos required. The training relies on these videos.
You can find printable course materials at http://www.wastormwatercenter.org/lidswtrainingprogram.
Prerequisites and Certificate
There are no in-class prerequisites for this course. Module 3.5 is required for the LID Design Certificate and for taking the Advanced Level courses required for certification. The online lecture component is required to enter the in-person course.
Four hours online lecture and one half day (6 hours) in-class with instructors. The online lecture component can be taken at the participant’s desired pace.
Coffee and snacks will be provided.