[permaculture] Planning Water: July 29-30-31/ Brad Lancaster, Brock Dolman, Penny Livingston-Stark David Ortiz/ Aug 20-21 Water in the Sustainable Landscape Bolinas CA
From: Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network <lakinroe@silcom.com>
To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [permaculture] Planning Water: July 29-30-31/ Brad Lancaster, Brock Dolman, Penny Livingston-Stark David Ortiz/ Aug 20-21 Water in the Sustainable Landscape Bolinas CA
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 06:37:00 -0700
www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/planting-water
Planting Water: July 29-30-31
Planting Water
Planting Water: Hydrological literacy for
rainwater harvesting, water reuse, conservation,
filtration and purification.
Offered: July 29-30-31
Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas
This is a unique opportunity to dive deeply into
the skills, theory and hands-on practicum of
rainwater harvesting, water reuse, public policy
and cutting edge information as it pertains to
clean water access for wildlife, community,
domestic and landscape use.
The instructor team offers a diverse set of
skills, vision and experience designed to round
out a full curriculum of hydro-logical literacy.
This 3-day training will include a combination of
presentations, panels, slide shows, tours and
hands-on activities.
Topics will include:
A panel discussion on the big picturecommunity
and global water policies, codes, watershed
funding, coalitions and more
Rainwater harvesting from roof water, as well
as, keyline patterning and broad acre rainwater
harvesting and filtration.
Earthworks: Pond building catch basins and rain
gardens. We will build a rain water run-off catch
basin and plant with a host of multi-functional
plants for this climate.
Integrating multi-functional planting systems for dryland climates.
Water conservation techniques.
Grey water and onsite water purification and re-use in the landscape.
Fog harvesting: We will set up a fog harvesting
system for watering a cliff side landscape.
Commonweal Garden offers many innovative and
cutting edge water harvesting and conservation
examples employed on the farm.
Course Fees
$475 Course fee
$425 Early bird discount fee, if registered and paid in full by June 16.
Includes campsite and delicious organic meals
There are a few work-trade positions available for discounted tuition.
Please contact the office for details: 415·868
9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org
Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course
begins will be refunded, excluding a $150
processing fee. No refunds are given after that
date.
For questions or additional information, contact:
415·868 9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org
Regenerative Design Institute
P.O. Box 923
Bolinas, CA 94924
Michael Ogden co-author of Constructed Wetlands
in the Sustainable Landscape draws on his
wealth of experience to address the larger issues
of the water cycle, the impact of global warming,
and water availability. Visit the link below for
more information and registration.
This course goes beyond the simple requirements
for various types of landscapes and plant
communities and addresses the larger issues of
the water cycle, the impact of global warming,
and water availability. It also addresses the
very important role landscape architects are
playing in the master planning process.
The course is intended for landscape
professionals and is designed to assist in the
understanding of the role that water plays in the
landscape and in the master planning process.
Attendees will receive credit for ASLA continuing
education.
Course Outline
1. An introduction to the Hydrological Cycle. Lets start with the basics.
2. Water & Energy This section will address the
nexus between water and energy. This will be a
general introduction. The intent will be to bring
an understanding of the energy costs associated
with moving water, and the contribution to
atmospheric CO2.
3. The Water Balance This is a basic planning
tool and addresses sources and uses of water.
Notice that the title implies that sources and
uses are in balance. This section will require
some simple calculations as practice on
spreadsheets. Each attendee will be provided with
a spreadsheet that can run on either a Mac or PC.
The exercise will illustrate the iterative
process that is required to bring sources and
uses of water into balance.
4. Potable Water The section will challenge the
basic assumption that the necessary supply of
water will always be there for your project. This
section will deal with the processes behind water
allocation, solutions to shortages, and likely
scenarios for future water availability.
5. Stormwater A very challenging and
interesting section that will discuss run-off
coefficients, design storms, the rational method
for calculating run-off, rainwater harvest and
cistern sizing, urban pollution, stormwater
treatment, CSOs, rain gardens (how big should
they be), and some basic statistical concepts for
storms
6. Wastewater On site treatment and reuse. This
will be based on the new SITES Handbook (ASLA
sponsored design guidance handbook) and Chapter 5
which has been authored by the instructor.
7. Summary The role of the landscape architect
in managing water in a sustainable landscape.
This section will tie together all of the
previous sections and their impact on the
landscape and the planning process.
Course Fees
$380 Course fee
$350 Early bird discount fee, if registered and paid in full by July 8
Course fee includes a delicious organic lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Registration
Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course
begins will be refunded, excluding a $100
processing fee.
No refunds are given after that date.
For questions or additional information, contact:
415-868-9681 or info@regenerativedesign.org
Course Schedule
Registration: Saturday, August 20, 88:45am
Course: Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 9am to 5pm.
- Course fee includes a delicious organic lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- Coffee and tea will be provided throughout the day.
- Participants are welcome to camp on-site Saturday night.
[permaculture] Planning Water: July 29-30-31/ Brad Lancaster, Brock Dolman, Penny Livingston-Stark David Ortiz/ Aug 20-21 Water in the Sustainable Landscape Bolinas CA,
Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, 06/08/2011