Hurry for the Last of the QWEL Training

Sign up before April 16th for the last Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper training.  This will be the only one this spring/summer.

March 31, 2014

Are You a “Smart” Landscape Professional?

Join us for QWEL Training and Become One!

March 31, 2014

Contacts:  Laurie Trevizo, Water Conservation Manager;             (505) 955-4225      ; lltrevizo@santafenm.gov

                Robert Wood, Water Conservation Specialist Senior;             (505) 955-4220      ; rwwood@santafenm.gov

                Jodi McGinnis Porter; Public Information/Multi-Media Administrator;             (505)-955-6045      ; jmporter@santafenm.gov

As the climate in Santa Fe gets hotter and drier, the demand for "smart" irrigation technology is increasing. "Smart" landscape professionals understand these technologies, local soil and weather conditions, and trends in water-efficient irrigation systems.

Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training and certification gives professional landscapers up-to-date knowledge in water efficient and sustainable landscape practices, including design, maintenance and operation of "smart" irrigation systems, which can reduce landscape water demand.

Training is geared toward the licensed landscape professional with prior experience in the field.

The Water Conservation Office will be offering Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training to landscape professionals in April 2014.The class size will be limited to 25. The cost is $75.00, to register for the class, fill out the online application located at: http://www.santafenm.gov/educational_programs

The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Payment must be received by the first day of class. Class dates are April 23-24, 2014 and April 29-30, 2014; the exam will take place on May 1, 2014. For additional information, contact Laurie Trevizo, at             (505) 955-4225       or Bob Wood at             (505) 955-4220      .

04/11/2014 | (1) Comments

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Thanks!!  Looks interesting!

Posted by Brendan on April 11, 2014

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