Level 1 class materials

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

Take a look at these resources when studying for the CBLP Level 1 Exam

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

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