Introduction to Low Impact Development E-Learning Course

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Estimated time requirement: 1.5 hours

Please note that it may take up to 24-48 hours to receive a response to this course. 

Course Description

This course has been developed to introduce participants to the concept of Low Impact Development (LID). It is intended for developers, consultants, municipal staff, landowners or anyone looking to gain a general knowledge of sustainable stormwater planning and practices.

The course is comprised of four modules, the first discusses the evolution of stormwater management and the progression to LID. The next module introduces the principles of LID and non-structural site design strategies. Eleven LID practices are examined, providing general descriptions, special considerations and an overview of typical stormwater performance expectations in the third module. The final module explores the financial benefits of LID and introduces useful guides and tools that can be used to determine the costs of an LID project.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for developers, consultants, municipal staff, landowners or anyone looking to gain a general knowledge of sustainable stormwater planning and practices.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Define Low Impact Development (LID) and describe how it has evolved, why it is needed and what are the benefits?
2.  Define the principles of LID and identify a number of site design strategies
3.  List physical considerations to be addressed when determining suitability of a site for LID practices
4.  Describe a range of LID practices and understand their expected performance in terms of meeting stormwater criteria
5.  Discuss economic benefits of implementing LID practices

Additional information:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you have successfully registered for the course you will be sent your course log-in information. Please allow for approximately 48 hour response time.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at STEP@trca.ca

This course qualifies for 1.5 continuing development hour (CDHs) for the Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) program

TRCA HST Registration number is 10808 8584 RT001

Please read the ‘Disclaimer, Release and Waiver’ carefully before registering for this course. By registering you agree to the terms and conditions set out below.

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DISCLAIMER, RELEASE AND WAIVER: The content of this program is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute a professional opinion, training or advice. The intent of this program is to provide an overview of the operation and maintenance procedures of a PV system generally. Operation and maintenance procedures will vary from site to site depending on the size and scale of your PV system. This program is intended to provide general guidance in order to educate individuals regarding the operation and maintenance of PV systems. All users are advised and encouraged to seek professional advice in connection with the specific needs of the user, and the program is not intended to replace the advice of a professional with regards to the operation and maintenance of PV systems. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (“TRCA”) does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information or advice contained in this program. No user of this program should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information contained in this program without seeking the advice of a professional. TRCA accepts and has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss, costs, expense, damages or liabilities suffered or incurred by anyone as a result of the program or any decision or action made on the basis of the program or any information or material presented in the program or referred to therein. User hereby releases TRCA from, and waives as against TRCA, any claims and demands a user may have arising from any such loss, costs, expense, damages or liabilities.