“A lot more new information than I expected. VERY VALUABLE”
“… really fantastic and useful. This is the training that I’ve been wanting!”
“… gets us thinking of the process holistically from start to finish.”
“I walked away from the class with much more confidence as a BMP / stormwater designer and installer.”
“… very excited to be able to take my projects to the next level.”
– comments from previous Level 2 participants
The March 2025 Level 2 Intensive Seminar is now full. To be added to the waitlist please email Katie@cblpro.org. Tentative dates for the next Level 2 class are November 13 – 15, 2025, location TBD. Registration for fall will open by June.
Level 2 is offered twice each year. The March class is usually offered in a hybrid online + in person field day format. The November class is taught in person, in various locations around the Bay region. Recent Level 2 in-person locations were: Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, and Richmond, VA. The hybrid field day is held in Washington, DC.
Level 2 topics include detailed site analysis, soil and vegetation protection during construction, using natural plant communities as reference landscapes to inspire design, and an in-depth focus on stormwater BMP treatment train design and installation, with an eye toward long-term management success. Days 1, 2 & 4 are spent doing classroom work and Day 3 revolves around a natural community field day and related activities. CBLP is focused on creating a connected community of like-minded professionals, and this fast-paced and dynamic class allows dedicated time for networking and socializing with participants and instructors.
To apply for Level 2, you must have already passed the Level 1 exam (or plan to complete the exam), and must have experience in design and/or installation of stormwater practices. It is possible for highly experienced professionals to test for Level 1 without completing the course. Please contact katie@cblpro.org if you are interested in a Level 1 waiver.
Candidates who plan to take Level 2 in March 2025 must pass the Level 1 exam by February 28.
Level 2 involves preparatory pre-class work, including reading, watching pre-recorded lectures, and writing a short summary of a stormwater BMP project designed or installed by the candidate. Homework will be available for registered participants about one month before the seminar begins. Participants must attend all days and complete a residential project (during and after class) and an online, open-book test to earn the Level 2 credential(s). The spring project and test will be due on Friday, May 2. Please take this into account when planning your schedule.
If, after registering and paying for Level 2, your plans change, you may defer registration until a later session. There is a small fee associated with deferring.
If you have previously taken Level 2, we welcome you to return for a “refresher” for a nominal administrative fee. Please inquire!
Fees for Level 2
You may choose to seek one certification or both. Payment plans are available- please just ask us!
One certification, CBLP-D (design) or CBLP-I (installation) – $580
Two certifications, CBLP-D and CBLP-I – $630
The fee includes:
- Instruction, field trip, and materials
- Final project/assessment fee
Candidates Must Verify Experience
You must submit a letter of recommendation from an employer, local government, watershed organization, client, or other partner to verify that you have some experience designing and/or installing stormwater practices and/or other conservation landscaping. To apply, please complete the brief form, below and click submit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]