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
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Exam Prep Videos, The password for each of these is: savethebay
CBLP Suggested free study resources
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- CCLC 8 Elements of Conservation Landscaping
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Native Plants, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Guide, 2003
- Basic Principles of Watershed Restoration and Stormwater Management in the Chesapeake Bay Region
- Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) Rainscaping BMP Manual, 2015
- Habitat Gardening for Wildlife, Virginia Master Gardener Handbook, 2015.
- Additional L1 References
- CBLP Webinar Series – password: Extension
CBLP Suggested study resources for purchase (not required)
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
CBLP Team
Beth Ginter, Executive Director CCLC Beth@cblpro.org
Melissa Dombrowski , Pennsylvania, Delaware Coordinator CBLP Melissa@cblpro.org
Jason Swope, Maryland, DC and West Virginia Coordinator CBLP Jason@cblpro.org
Stacie McGraw, Virginia Co-Coordinator CBLP Stacie@cblpro.org
Katie Pinkham, Programs and Engagement Manager CCLC Katie@cblpro.org
Instructors
Brad Deise, Project Manager, RK&K
Kory Dudash, Conservation & Sustainability Director, The Watershed Institute
Laurie Fox, Extension Agent, Virginia Tech
Dave Hirschman, Hirschman Water & Environment, LLC
Joyce Kelley, Professor, CCBC
Kristen Koch, Extension Agent, Penn State Extension
Nick Myers, Maintenance Supervisor, LandStudies
Amanda Rockler, Extension Agent ,UMD Extension
Michael Carmichael, Stormwater Management and Maintenance Inspector, University of Maryland
Ellie Mortazavi , Environmental Program Manager
Sierra Clem, GIS Analyst, Town of Easton
Lucas Lees, Unity Landscaping
Pearce Wroe PE, Stormwater Shoppe
Chris Foster, Landscape Architect, Stiffler, McGraw & Associates
David Chewy, Landscape Architect, DAVID CHEWEY, LLA
Bryan McKnight, Landscape Architect, DesignGreen
Nicola McGoff, Director & Aquatic Ecologist, Wild Ginger Field Services
These materials are the property of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, it is unlawful to copy or distribute.