Landscape Lake Management & Ecology

This intermediate-level course is designed for professionals involved in managing urban ponds, lakes, and stormwater features. It's ideal for individuals working in landscape management, municipal services, environmental consulting, or anyone responsible for maintaining water quality in managed landscapes.

You will learn to assess the health of urban ponds and lakes, identify various algae and invasive species, and interpret practical regulatory requirements like NPDES. The course also teaches cause-and-effect analysis for water quality problems and effective treatment and prevention strategies.

The course is designed to be approximately 2 hours in duration. This estimate includes focused training on topics like algae identification, regulatory interpretation, and various treatment methods for ecological issues. It provides concise, job-ready skills training.

This workforce training course builds job-ready skills for roles in landscape management, environmental maintenance, and municipal water resource departments. It helps prepare individuals to effectively manage landscape, stormwater, and recreational water bodies, addressing common ecological challenges.

The course covers key terminology for pond and lake health, government regulations including NPDES, and in-depth modules on pond algae (species, cause, effect, treatment, prevention). It also dedicates significant content to identifying, impacting, and treating invasive plant and animal species.