Master Pond Manager: Letter of Online Completion in Stormwater Pond Management

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Course Description:

The Letter of Online Completion in Stormwater Pond Management course is designed to teach participants a wide range of stormwater pond management skills. This course is fully online and includes five weeks of self-paced lectures, discussions, and quizzes.

Course Goals:

• Educate pond owners and pond management professionals on stormwater pond management techniques.
• Assist pond owners and pond management professionals in implementing pond management decisions to maintain the purpose of stormwater ponds.
• Increase pond owner and pond management professional awareness of the connection between pond management and watershed health.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Incorporate integrated plant management techniques into pond management plans. 
• Explain the importance of conducting regular inspections of stormwater ponds. 
• Employ shoreline buffers as a strategy for pond shoreline erosion mitigation and water quality protection. 
• Identify and describe the ways in which landscape management plays a direct role in pond water quality and water quality in receiving water bodies. 
• Develop a maintenance strategy for stormwater ponds that can be used in future pond decision making.

Course Topics:

• Stormwater Pond Design, Inspection, and Maintenance 
• Water Quality for Stormwater Ponds
• Integrated Aquatic Plant Management
• Best Management Practices for Stormwater Ponds

Course Requirements:

To successfully complete this course, participants are expected to complete all course learning activities. Learning activities include viewing all instructional videos, completing module level quizzes (score of 80% or higher), and participating in all module discussion forums.

Technical Requirements:

To participate fully in this course, you will need:

• An active email address for the individual participating in the course.
• A desktop computer or laptop (recommended): Canvas is available on mobile devices, but some content may appear differently.
• Access to a high-speed internet connection.
• A web browser compatible with Canvas: Chrome and Firefox are recommended.
• Headphones or speakers (closed captioning also available).
• Computer skills including Internet browsing, using email, typing, downloading files, and basic troubleshooting.

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