SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Registration (217-786-2292) is now open for those wishing to enroll in spring semester and Modules III & IV classes at LLCC. Click here for more information.
AWM 102-01 – Conservation Practice Systems II
Jan. 16-Mar. 8 (MOD III)
Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9:50 p.m.
This course uses sub-surface agricultural water conservation activities to effect nutrient loss reduction and soil retention strategies. Techniques covered include various tile layouts, drainage water management, erosion and run-off control, integration of saturated buffers and bioreactors in nutrient management, and other long-term practices. Focus is on long-term agricultural watershed health based on best current evidence through utilization of open-source informatics, teamwork and collaboration within a given agricultural boundary. This class consists of two lecture hours and two laboratory hours.
This AWM pilot course is offered at no cost to the student. Costs are covered by the TAACCCT grant.
WLM 103-01 – Landscape Lake Management
Jan. 17-Mar. 7 (MOD III)*
Monday and Wednesday, 6-9:50 p.m.
This course teaches cultural treatment of landscape lakes, basins and other impounded water bodies for both adequate enjoyment and environmental protection. Students demonstrate their knowledge of indicator issues (algae, pond weeds, invasive species, etc.), sampling protocols and verification of cultural thresholds and of how to properly manage such urban-suburban landscape bodies of water. This course prepares students to take and pass their Illinois Department of Agriculture aquatic pest control applicator license. This class consists of two lecture hours and two laboratory hours.
*This WLM pilot course is offered at no cost to the student. Costs are covered by the TAACCCT grant.
SP18 Ag Watershed Management flyer 10-5-2017
SP 18 Horticulture overview flyer 10-5-2017 (002)
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