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Dec 07, 2024
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LNTP 135 - Landscape Technologies for Stormwater Maintenance (G only)
Instruction in how to perform inspection, minor repairs and maintenance of plant materials surrounding bio-retention facilities and similar Low Impact Development (LID) techniques according to Montgomery County and Maryland State guidelines. Other topics include planning reading and developing a maintenance plan for bio-retention facilities. One half hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week. Formerly LN 135.
1 semester hour
Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to:- Identify the components of a bio-retention facility.
- Evaluate storm water components to determine if they are properly maintained.
- Select and install appropriate plant materials.
- Recognize obligate wetland plants.
- Modify the existing soil or substrate for plant growth.
- Describe best management practices to reduce soil erosion into storm water facilities.
- Develop an integrated program for removing invasive or unwanted plant materials.
- Select, install and maintain appropriate levels of organic mulch.
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