SUDS have multiple benefits for land and water managers, but this course will focus on the role that sustainable drainage can play in managing nutrient neutrality.  This involves structures that use natural process that minimise the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that enters water bodies following storm runoff.

Unlike other SUDS courses, this course focuses on nutrient neutrality specifically.   It has applicability in both urban and rural areas. It will provide attendees with a broad overview of possible options and the contexts where they are best applied.


At a glance

  • Dates
    • 14 Jun 2024
  • DurationHalf day 9.30am - 12.30pm with registration at 9.15am
  • LocationOnline
  • Cost£185 Concessions available

Course structure

Three-hour online masterclass involving sessions delivered by different speakers and some group work.

What you will learn

SUDS have multiple benefits for land and water managers, but this course will focus on the role that sustainable drainage can play in managing nutrient neutrality.   This involves structures that use natural process that minimise the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that enters water bodies following storm runoff.

Who should attend

The course is open to delegates from a variety of backgrounds, including environmental scientists, biologists, civil and environmental engineers, and those interested in using ecological principles to solve environmental challenges in urban and rural settings.

Core content

  • Understanding the basics of nutrient neutrality.
  • Overview of sustainable drainage options that can manage nutrients.
  • Benefits and drawbacks of different options.
  • .Barriers and enablers for sustainable drainage.
     

     

Concessions

10% discount off standard registration fee for:

• The UK Water and Wastewater Networks members
• British Water members
• The Institute of Water members
• Cranfield Alumni

20% discount off standard registration fee will apply if registering to two masterclasses or more in the Cranfield Water Masterclass series.

 

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