Agenda

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Friday, April 21, 2023 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT

 

Low Impact Development & Treatment Train Approach
Presented by: Amy E. Scaroni

  • Defining LID and TTA
  • Hydrology in urban settings and associated impacts to water quality
  • Scale: diverse applications of these approaches

 

Rain Gardens: Functions & Benefits
Presented by: Kim Morganello

  • What is a “rain garden”?
  • Bioretention vs. rain garden
  • Rain garden myths

 

Rain Garden Site Assessment
Presented by: Amy E. Scaroni

  • Topography and soils
  • Proximity to structures, vegetation and traffic
  • Calculating the amount of water to be drained                                   

 

Rain Garden Design & Construction
Presented by: Kim Morganello

  • Determining size based on catchment area and existing soil
  • Shape and orientation
  • Site preparation
  • Berms and ponding depth
  • Plant function in rain gardens

 

Rain Garden Plant Selection & Planting Design
Presented by: Mary Martinich

  • Grasses and sedges
  • Flowers and pollinator habitat
  • Trees and shrubs
  • Planting the garden
  • Mulch types
  • Contrast, texture and interest for all seasons
  • Edging

 

Adding Amenities
Presented by: Mary Martinich

  • Paths and walkways
  • Fences and benches
  • Integrating the rain garden with other landscape features

 

Rain Garden Maintenance
Presented by: Kim Morganello

  • Maintenance practices
  • Rain garden case study

 

Webinar Instructions
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Engineers  
2.5 PDHs  

 Architects  
2.5 HSW CE Hours  

 AIA  
2.5 HSW LUs  

Landscape Architects  
2.5 HSW CE Hours  

 LA CES  
2.5 HSW PDHs  

 International Code Council  
0.25 CEUs (Sitework)  

 Floodplain Managers  
2.5 ASFPM CECs  

  

 Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in Wisconsin.  

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.  

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.  

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.  

The International Code Council has approved this event for .25 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).  

This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 2.5 CECs for floodplain managers.  

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).  

 

On-Demand Credits
The above pre-approval(s) only apply to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:  

2.5 HSW LUs (AIA)  

2.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)  

2.5 ASFPM CECs  

Speakers

Mary Martinich, PLA

Landscape Architecture Team Leader at SeamonWhiteside

Mary Martinich, PLA, is a Landscape Architecture Team Leader with SeamonWhiteside, a full-service landscape architecture and civil engineering firm. She is passionate about promoting urban environments that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. Mary has designed a variety of private and public projects including parks, streetscapes, plazas, mixed-use, multi-family, hospitality and commercial projects. With a passion for low-impact design, she is a guest lecturer for the Clemson Extension Master Rain Gardener program in the Lowcountry and teaches Sustainable Landscaping for the Native Plant Society.

Kim Morganello

Water Resources Associate at Clemson Extension

Kim Morganello is a Water Resources Associate for Clemson Extension, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Kim focuses her work on community resiliency and adaptation as it relates to water quantity and quality concerns. Kim has developed tools, resources and programming to broaden the application of landscape-level best management practices, in particular rain gardens, wetland restoration, vegetative buffers, rainwater harvesting, stormwater pond retrofits, and native plant landscaping.

Amy E. Scaroni, PhD

Assistant Professor at Clemson University

Amy E. Scaroni, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation, and holds a dual appointment as an Extension Specialist with Clemson Extension. She specializes in watershed management, working closely with coastal communities to identify and address water quality challenges to restore healthy watersheds. Her work mainly focuses on the use of nature-based solutions to reduce flooding and prevent pollution, and the development of outreach strategies to ensure success.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Deep Dive into Rain Garden Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 2.5-hour course explains the functions, benefits, design, construction and maintenance of rain gardens. The course provides a discussion on rain garden site assessment, design options, plant selection, amenities and case studies.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to assess potential sites for rain gardens by considering topography, soil, proximity to structures, vegetation and traffic, and calculating the amount of water to be drained.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to determine the size of the rain garden based on catchment area and existing soil, and explore various designs (shapes, orientations, berms) and plants based on function.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify opportunities to add amenities such as paths, walkways, benches and fences and integrate the garden with other landscape features.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to define Low Impact Development, explain hydrology and water issues in urban settings, adopt maintenance practices for rain gardens.

LUs: 2.5                                                                                             LU Type: LU | HSWs

Prerequisites: Experience with site design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/01/2026

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.