Low Impact Development (LID)

Course Outline

Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to land development and stormwater management. The purpose is to mimic the site's natural hydrology by utilizing methods that allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground. LID can be applied to new developments, urban retrofits, and revitalization projects. In this course, you will learn various techniques that provide temporary retention areas, increase infiltration, allow for nutrient (pollutant) removal, and control the release of stormwater into adjacent waterways.

At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will: