Water Management and Drainage

Learn how to keep the water where it belongs by analyzing site conditions, implementing grading techniques, evaluating soil conditions, and solving drainage issues.

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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for January 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Water Management and Drainage
Course Code: AL0602WA22

Date: January 6 & 13, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am EST)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount Fee: TBD (save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Course Overview

Certificate iconThis class is part of the Landscape Management Certificate Program.

Understanding how water drains through soil is an essential skill for anyone who works with landscapes. This course focuses on the drainage problems that are most important to you and your customers. Keep the water where it belongs and keep your customers happy!

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Read the Landscape and Analyze Site Conditions
  • Implement Proper Grading Techniques
  • Evaluate Soil Conditions for Plant Selection
  • Identify Different Types of Soil and Learn How Water Moves Through Each
  • Apply the Right Tools and Techniques to Solve Drainage Issues

Take this class with Soil and Plant Relationships for a more comprehensive understanding of soils and ornamental plant growth.

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about how to handle drainage issues. Past participants have included:

  • Arborists
  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Environmental Commission Members
  • Groundskeepers
  • Horticulture Technicians
  • Landscapers
  • Landscape Designers
  • Park Maintenance Workers

Meet Your Instructor

Bruce Neary, BCN Horticultural Services

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Bruce Neary is the owner of BCN Horticultural Services, where he has provided consulting services to landscape architects, contractors, developers, garden centers, nurseries, educators, and the public since 1994. Regarded as an industry expert, Bruce has written several articles for The Landscape Publication, Grounds Maintenance Magazine, and the American Nurseryman. Likewise, he has been a horticultural lecturer at Barlow Flower Farm and for other landscape organizations for over 30 years. Bruce is a member of the Pennsylvania and American Horticultural Societies, Metro Hort Group, and Perennial Plant Association. He received his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Rutgers University and his Masters of Agriculture in Horticultural Sciences from Texas A&M.

Student Reviews

“Very good explanation about what might case drainage problems and wet areas, plus what are solutions.”

– Past Participant

“[I learned] How catch basins work and how to basically remediate drainage problems.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “Review of drainage products and their correct installation.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Water Management and Drainage was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Water Management and Drainage course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical Contact Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Water Management and Drainage, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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