CBLP-Crews: Stormwater BMP Maintenance Training for Landscape Crews
The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Crews certificate is a one-day, hands-on course for landscape crews and crew leaders who maintain stormwater best management practices (BMPs). Designed for maximum engagement, this workshop combines field-based learning with real-world scenarios.
This course is available in English or Spanish.
The CBLP-Crews Certificate
Ideal for: This program is designed for:
- landscape crews
- crew leaders
- maintenance staff
- facilities teams
- parks departments
- public works staff
- contractors
who are responsible for the care of vegetated and non-vegetated BMPs.
Specifically designed for those who have not yet completed CBLP Level 1 training and are looking to build foundational maintenance knowledge through practical, hands-on experience.
What you’ll learn:
- How stormwater affects local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay
- Maintenance practices for stormwater BMPs, including inspection and adaptive management
- Native plant identification and selection for BMPs
- How to identify and manage common invasive species
- The basics of reading, interpreting, and creating BMP maintenance plans
Learning format:
- One-day, in-person training
- Highly interactive: classroom and outdoor field work
- Available in English or Spanish
- A few short pre-class videos will be assigned before the session
- All participants receive a BMP reference guide and a CBLP-Crews certificate upon successful completion.
Why professionals choose the CBLP-Crews certificate:
- Quick, practical, and field-focused one-day format
- Covers both vegetated and non-vegetated BMP maintenance tasks
- Certificate of completion adds credibility and value to your team’s qualifications
- Discounted rates available for groups—perfect for training entire crews
- Trusted by parks departments, universities, public agencies, and contractors across the region
- Get listed on the CBLP certificate holder directory
Program schedule:
Trainings are offered April through October and are available as public sessions or private team trainings. Upcoming training dates and registration details can be found below.
Cost:
- 1–2 participants: $200 per person
- 3–5 participants: $185 per person
- 6+ participants: $170 per person
Private training rates available.
Training Options
General Registration
Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management for Crews Certificate
Certificado en Español
Certificado de gestión sostenible de BMP de aguas pluviales para tripulaciones
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