Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Managing Catchment Issues in Urban Areas

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Managing Catchment Issues in Urban Areas

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the issues associated with catchment management in urban areas and the development of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).

What do you already know about sustainable urban drainage systems and catchment management in urban areas?

Introduction to Catchment Management

Catchment management involves controlling and regulating the flow of water within a specific area, such as an urban region.

Challenges in Urban Catchment Management

Urbanization leads to increased impermeable surfaces, which disrupt natural drainage processes and contribute to flooding and pollution.

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

SUDS are designed to mimic natural drainage processes, reducing flood risk and improving water quality in urban areas.

Types of SUDS

SUDS can include green roofs, permeable paving, swales, and wetlands, all of which aim to manage stormwater sustainably.

Benefits of SUDS

SUDS help to enhance biodiversity, reduce flood risk, and promote sustainable water management in urban environments.

Case Studies

Explore real-world examples of successful SUDS implementation and their impact on urban catchment management.

Conclusion and Discussion

Summarize the key points about SUDS and catchment management, and encourage students to reflect on the importance of sustainable urban water solutions.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.