Welcome to CBLP Level 1 training!
On this page you will find the tools you need for your training. Please complete pre-class assignments before joining class so you can fully interact with your classmates and instructors.
Before class please do the following.
Webinars to watch
If you are attending the in-person option you will want to complete all assignments before attending. If you are enrolled in the online sessions, complete this section of webinars before day one.
Introduction to CBLP Level 1, by Beth Ginter. Duration = 00:13:07
Terminology, by Sara Tangren. Duration = 00:08:17
Meet the BMPs, Shereen Hughes. Duration = 00:08:54
Soils, by Sara Tangren. Duration = 00:14:50
Native Plants, by Sara Tangren. Duration = 00:37:04
If you are enrolled in the online sessions, complete this section of webinars before day two.
BMP Drainage Areas and Calculations, Chris Sonne. Duration = 00:30:05
Watch Vegetation Guidance for BMPs, Dave Hirschman. Duration = 00:11:43
Optional review: Calculating Runoff, Dave Hirschman. Duration = 00:05:47
Prior to the field practicum please watch these webinars
BMP Inspection and Verification Presentation, Shereen Hughes. Duration = 00:09:46
BMP worksheet and tools video, by David Hirschman and Beth Ginter. Duration = 00:13:20
Exercises to complete
Soil Texture exercise, by Sarah Tangren
Complete the BMP worksheet
Handouts:
Class Powerpoints: Only print if it will assist you
Bay Background
Conservation Landscaping, Bay Region Snapshot
BMP Lecture 1
BMP Lecture 2, Conservation Landscaping
BMP Lecture 3, Bioretention and its Cousins
BMP Lecture 4, Permeable Pavement, Green Roofs and Rainwater Harvesting
BMP Lecture 5, Other Practices
Maintenance Expectations
These slides are provided for your assistance in note taking and studying, please do not distribute or copy.
Take a look at these resources when studying for the CBLP Level 1 Exam
- Exam Overview
- CBLP List of Study Materials
- Glossary of terms
- Exam Prep Videos, The password for each of these is: savethebay
When you complete your field day you will receive a link to the online exam. If you did not receive your link, or your link has expired, please email katie@cblpro.org
These materials are the property of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, it is unlawful to copy or distribute.