Introduction to Green Infrastructure

Type
Course
Date of Publication
April 16, 2025
Price
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Overview

Learn how green infrastructure can help manage stormwater, reduce flood damage, and increase property value. This course explores practical, nature-based ways to improve stormwater systems in cities, rural, and coastal areas. Enroll now and build resilient, ecofriendly communities!

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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