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Stormwater Best Management Practices: Vegetated Roofs

Master the design, installation, and maintenance of vegetated roofs for effective stormwater management. Enhance sustainability and add ecological value to modern infrastructure projects.

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BeginnerUpdated Nov 27, 2025
Stormwater Best Management Practices: Vegetated Roofs

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify green roof benefits, like stormwater retention.
check_circleDifferentiate extensive vs. intensive green roofs.
check_circleUnderstand structural and waterproofing concerns.
check_circleSelect appropriate plants for various conditions.
check_circleRecognize green roof maintenance requirements.
check_circleEvaluate life cycle costs and economic value.

About This Course

Explore the innovative world of "Stormwater Best Management Practices - Vegetated Roofs" in this comprehensive course. Delve into the critical role green roofs play in modern stormwater management and sustainable urban development.

  • Understand various types of vegetated roofs, from extensive to intensive and modular systems, and their unique benefits.
  • Examine the significant advantages of green roofs including stormwater runoff mitigation, temperature regulation, enhanced air quality, and carbon offset.
  • Learn about the practical aspects of green roofs, including structural considerations, appropriate plant selection adapted to diverse climates, and essential waterproofing techniques.
  • Gain insights into the long-term maintenance requirements and life cycle cost analysis of vegetated roofs, ensuring successful and sustainable implementation.

This course provides essential knowledge for professionals seeking to integrate green roof technology into their projects, offering a balanced view of both the opportunities and challenges to achieve effective stormwater management and environmental sustainability.

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HalfMoon Education
HalfMoon Education

Online Courses for Engineers

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HalfMoon Education is a nonprofit continuing education provider offering live webinars and on-demand courses for engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, attorneys, paralegals, accountants and others. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of professionals nationwide stay current with industry standards and codes, earn CE hours, and advance their expertise through practical, expert-led learning experiences. Learn more about us at: www.halfmoonseminars.org

Hank Tolman, CPESC
Hank Tolman, CPESC

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Mr. Tolman is the president and owner of AccenaGroup, a company that has served Utah and surrounding states as stormwater plan and consulting experts since 2007. His industry certifications include QSWPPP, Utah RSI, CISEC, and CPESC. Mr. Tolman has presented several times at American Public Works Association (APWA) conferences, CASQA, Stormcon, and other industry conferences. He has consulted on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Utah State consent decrees and regularly guest lectured for construction management classes at Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University.

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