Course Overview

Green Infrastructure for Water Management is a graduate-level course centered on stormwater management as the foundation for a broader, integrated approach to water resources. It combines hydrology, water quality, planning and regulation, and engineering design, with a strong emphasis on real-world practice, regulatory requirements, and environmental performance. The course extends beyond stormwater to include wastewater management, drinking water sustainability, energy recovery, and life-cycle environmental impacts, balancing theory with practical analysis and independent inquiry.

Course Outline

  • Topic I - Stormwater Management

    1. Hydrology; 2. Water Quality; 3. Stormwater Rules; 4. Small-Scale Green Infrastructure BMPs; 5. Large-Scale GI and Non-GI BMPs; 6. Hydraulics; 7. Groundwater Recharge; 8. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control; 9. Cost & Benefit Estimates; 10. Design Procedures and Examples

  • Topic II - Wastewater and Watershed Management

  • Topic III - Drinking Water Management and Security

  • Topic IV - Energy from Water Infrastructure

  • Topic V - Sustainability

(Outline may evolve over time.)

Lecture Materials

Outline

Topic I: Stormwater Management

Topic I-1 Hydrology

Topic I-2 Water Quality

Topic I-3 Stormwater Rules

Topic I-4 Small-Scale Green Infrastructure

Topic I-5 Large-Scale Green Infrastructure & Non-GI BMPs

Topic I-6 Hydraulics

Topic I-7 Groundwater Recharge

Topic I-8 Soil Erosion Control

Topic I-9 Cost-Benefit Estimates

Topic I-10 Design Procedures & Examples

Topic II: Wastewater and Watershed Management

Topic III: Drinking Water Management and Security

Topic IV: Energy from Water Infrastructure

Topic V: Sustainability

(The briefing document, slide deck, and infographic accessible through the links above were generated by NotebookLM using my original Fall 2024 lecture slides as source material. Please contact me if you require access to the original slides or other course materials.)

Notes on Use

These materials are intended primarily for instructional purposes. Students and colleagues are welcome to reference them with appropriate attribution.