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An Integrated Framework to Restore Small Urban Watersheds Urban watershed restoration has recently evolved into a growing and sophisticated practice. This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of urban watershed restoration, and sets forth the overall framework used to evaluate subwatershed restoration potential. It presents the basic concepts used to restore urban streams, and... Learn More

Complete Streets Design Guidelines “Complete Streets” is a national movement that includes the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), state departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities, counties, nonprofits and others. Complete streets offers a valuable approach to providing alternatives to traffic congestion, making places safer and more livable, reducing environmental impacts, and a host... Learn More

Bridge Design – Concrete Decks One of the major advancements in bridge construction in the United States in the second half of the twentieth century was the development and use of prestressed concrete. Prestressed concrete bridges offer a broad range of engineering solutions and a variety of aesthetic opportunities. This course includes state-of-the-art information relative... Learn More

Stormwater Best Management Practices Low Impact Development (LID) is an alternative site design strategy that uses natural and engineered infiltration and storage techniques to control storm water where it is generated. This introductory course provides an overview of best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater management with a focus on sustainability. Fifteen different devices, ranging from... Learn More

Impacts of Animals on Earthen Dams There are about 80,000 dams in the United States, and many of them are nearing the end of their expected lives. Proper maintenance and control of problems associated with animals can extend the useful life of many dams. Towards this end, FEMA and the Association of State Dam Safety... Learn More