Green Infrastructure Solutions Across the Urban to Rural Continuum

As today’s environmental problems become intertwined between built and natural landscapes, green infrastructure acts as a bridge to sustainable development- adapting conventional engineering practices with innovative technology.

Green infrastructure replaces traditional “grey” systems (e.g., roads, curbs, gutters, and rooftops) with soil, vegetation, and engineered mediums.

Build Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes

Green infrastructure facilities, such as rain gardens, ecoroofs, and porous pavement, mimic the natural water cycle and provide additional social, economic, and environmental benefits.

This online course features case studies, demonstration projects and interactive tools to prepare both novice and experienced professionals with the knowledge and resources they need for successful green infrastructure implementation.

As a result of this course students will be able to select green infrastructure best management practices, communicate with project stakeholders, and accomplish multiple project goals.

Green Infrastructure Partners

Funding support for the development of this course was made possible through the USDA Forest Service Western Competitive Grant Project.

Green Infrastructure Learning Outcomes

• What green infrastructure is, how it works with the environment, and why it is beneficial for communities across the urban-to-rural continuum
• How to assess and prioritize green infrastructure implementation strategies that are regionally appropriate and meet project goals
• Local, state, and national resources for funding, communicating, and developing green infrastructure projects