EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS

The California Landscape Contractors Association was involved in the creation of the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act (Assembly Bill 325, Clute), which was signed in to law in 1990. This led to additional work 14 years later on Assembly Bill 2717, which passed in 2004. This bill requested that the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) convene a stakeholder task force, comprised of public and private agencies, to re-evaluate landscape water conservation and recommend proposals for improving the efficiency of water use in new and urban landscapes in California.Webinars: MWELO Essential Elements Workshop Series (MEEWS)…read more here.

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There are webinars that address the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance’s (MWELO) essential elements. MWELO Trainings can be found online at CLCA’s site: https://www.clca.org/industry-resources/mwelo/

Learning Objectives:

• Receive knowledge of MWELO’s most important elements.

  1. Receive knowledge of the watershed approach, plants, soil, irrigation, water budgeting and integrated pest management.

  2. Receive knowledge of overall water efficient landscape best management practices (BMPs).

Verified attendees of the live version of these webinars received CEUs for APLD, AWWA, IA, ISA, NALP and QWEL. Viewing these as recorded webinars may count for CEUs for some self-reporting certifications like NALP, QWEL and AWWA. Recommendation: Check with your certification provider to be sure.

https://www.clca.org/events/meews20200519/

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ReScape Spring 2022, CalRecycle Compost & Mulch Webinars

Winter 2022 Trainings

CalRecycle Compost Use Best Management Practices Webinar

January 19 & 20, 2022 
9am - 12pm (PST)

Join ReScape for the Panel Discussion
“Using Compost and Mulch to meet SB 1383 and MWELO” 
Case studies - Opportunities for Cities and Agencies

January 20, 2022 
11:00-12:00 (PST)

CalRecycle, in collaboration with Caltrans, is preparing to host a comprehensive and informative virtual webinar about Compost Use Best Management Practices. With many requirements for compost use going into effect, CalRecycle and Caltrans invite you to attend this webinar series to learn about how and when to use compost, the many benefits that compost use provides, as well as information on best management practices to ensure successful projects. You'll get more details on this upcoming event as the date approaches. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Register here today.

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Spring 2022 Trainings

MWELO Certification Trainings

MWELO for Plan Checkers - March 1  -  8:30 am-1:30pm
Take an expansive look at the ordinance and explore an array of design strategies that meet the standard. Speakers include two landscape designers, an irrigation specialist, a code reviewer and a compost specialist. This training includes interactive design activities where you apply the concepts covered.

MWELO for Permit Applicants - March 8  -  8:30am-12:30pm 
Experts will walk you through the permit application process and explain the basics of MWELO, the different compliance pathways, plan submittal requirements, inspection/audit requirements while addressing the top 100 most asked questions regarding plants, irrigation, soil, mulch, water features and more.  

Firescaping Qualification Training - March 10, 11 - 9am-1pm 
The course provides comprehensive best practices in regenerative landscaping, specifically oriented to reducing fire hazards and preparing cities and large property owners/managers for safety before, during and after a firestorm. Douglas Kent, author of the best-selling book on landscaping for fire protection, "Firescaping," will be teaching the course. 

Design Qualification Training - March 29, 30, 31 - 8:30am-2:30pm 
This training provides landscape design professionals with practical tools for designing and constructing healthy landscapes that protect local watersheds, conserve resources and address our changing climate.

Maintenance Qualification Training - May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 - 8am-12pm
This training provides landscape maintenance professionals with practical tools to manage healthy landscapes. Learn about regenerative landscape practices from leading experts in soil health, irrigation, plant care, integrated pest management, and more. 

Design/Maintenance Qualification Renewal Training - June 2 - 8am-2pm
ReScape wants you to dig in the soil! For our renewal trainings we will be identifying several practicum sites for you to refresh your soil assessment skills, measure out irrigation, identify native plants, refresh your knowledge of MWELO and SB 1383 and more. Stay tuned as we confirm the landscapes that will be regenerated! 

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If you’d like to learn more about the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and topics like water use efficiency, urban water use efficiency, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and available programs please go to the California Department of Water Resources to learn more.

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The NORCAL Landscape and Nursery Show

Thursday, February 3, 2022

CLCA Central coast meets up for end of 2021 cElebration

Central Coast CLCA Celebrates the End of the 2021 at Beer Thirty,
Announcing New Board for 2022

CLCA Central Coast members met on December 9, 2021, during a lull in covid, to celebrate the end of the year and enjoy a beverage and food at Beer Thirty. Heating lamps helped keep us warm on that chilly evening. The new Central Coast Board Members for 2022 were announced by Justin White. Phil Dundas will take over for Justin White as chapter president, Matt Gomez will become our membership director, David Ventura will continue on as secretary. We missed Phil but made a toast to him in his absence.

Board Meeting Minutes

No Central Coast Chapter CLCA Board Meeting in December 2021