Stormwater management is critical in an era when severe storms and sewer overflows are increasing in many areas. In urban contexts where open space is at a premium, using on-structure bioretention planters can be the ideal approach. This course explores the benefits of bioretention and how bioretention planters reduce peak flows and improve water quality. The course also discusses how bioretention planters should be designed, can perform as amenities, and contribute to meeting the requirements of green building certification programs.

Credits: DBPR - 1 Credit Hour – Optional | LACES - 1 Credit Hour

• Health Safety and Welfare Approved
• DBPR Course #: 14468

Meet the Speaker:

Brian Mitalo

Tournesol Siteworks

Brian Mitalo is the Manager, Revenue Growth & Market Development for Tournesol Siteworks, a manufacturer of products for commercial landscapes nationwide, where he currently leads the Business Development and Product Expert teams. Brian is a licensed commercial irrigation designer and a certified commercial landscape irrigation auditor with extensive industry experience efficiently watering landscapes, controlling drainage, and retains knowledge of water movement through soils. He joined Tournesol Siteworks in 2004, marrying his many years-experience in technical and engineered product applications with Tournesol’s focus on providing solutions for integrating landscape into the built environment. Brian is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, universities, and events on the design considerations/challenges of on-structure landscaping, benefits of on-structure and urban landscaping, high-efficiency irrigation, and drainage control.