Green Landscape Design: Water Conservation in the Landscape

2.00 Hrs
SKU: RV-11341AW

Were you aware that an efficient and effective irrigation system can reduce wasted water and save money? Current technology provides easy solutions to keep irrigation systems fine-tuned and make it easy to adjust remotely. This interactive online course will focus on the tenets of water conservation in landscaping including: appropriate plant selection, irrigation planning and design principles, efficient irrigation technologies, and others. Case studies of community conservation programs and site specific approaches are also featured.

Green Landscape Design: Water Conservation in the Landscape

Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List eight ways to optimize water conservation when designing a landscape
  • State the main components of a typical irrigation system and their function
  • List types of smart controllers and sensors that can be used to improve a typical irrigation system
  • Identify four other ways to reduce water consumption of a landscape
  • Discuss how improper maintenance can cause inefficiencies in the system that waste water

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Author | Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

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