Introduction to Green Infrastructure
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- April 16, 2025
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Course Information
More communities are turning to green infrastructure to manage water, reduce risks, and improve quality of life.
This self-paced, online course introduces basic concepts of green infrastructure and their application.
Learn how integrating plants, soils, and landscapes with traditional (gray) infrastructure can:
- Can improve urban, suburban, rural, agricultural, and coastal environments,
- Address stormwater challenges,
- Increase property value, and
- Improve public health and safety.
Course Length
This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Work at your own pace, your progress will be saved in AgriLife Learn if you exit the course.
Course Objectives
- Identify the basic concepts and different scales of green infrastructure
- Understand the types of practices considered green infrastructure
- Analyze how green infrastructure can benefit your community
- Examine considerations to take when developing green infrastructure plans
Start building smarter, greener communities. Enroll today!
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