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HOW TO BUILD A RAIN GARDEN Overview the basic principles of outdoor water management practices that help conserve and protect water resources. This course will highlight the importance of onsite water management because of increasing water demands, rising costs, mandatory restrictions and water quality concerns in the Chesapeake Bay. Course participants will learn the tools for implementing conservation practices and preventing storm water runoff – key to onsite water management. This course will introduce terms, core principles and available products/technologies related to onsite water management including rain gardens, soil types, native plants, rainwater collection, dry wells and trench drains. Topics Covered: FAQ Do rain gardens attract mosquitoes ? Rain gardens typically do not have standing water for more than 48 hours depending on the soil and percolation rate of the water. A properly designed and installed rain garden will not attract mosquitoes.
DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 The class site for "How to Build a Rain Garden" is: Co-sponsored by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority TIME: Instructor: Paul E. Bassett LEED-AP,CID,CIC,CLIA Registration:
BY MAIL: Please complete the registration
form and mail it with payment to Green Building Institute. Classes fill quickly; please register by Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Class max: 30 participants / Class min: 10 participants. Questions? Please call (443) 733-1234. Cancellation Policy and Refund/Credits:
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