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CLCA Water Management Certification05-12-09 | News

CLCA Water Management Certification

Water Management Certification Program Now Available to All of California!

The California Landscape Contractors Association is pleased to announce that its Water Management Certification Program is now available to anyone in California. In February 2009, the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) introduced its Water Management Certification Program at the 30th Annual Landscape Industry Show in Los Angeles at the Convention Center. CLCA?EUR??,,????'?????<

Despite recent rainfall, California is facing its third year of continuous drought and dangerously low reserves. With significant increases in population and reduced resources from previous years, our current water needs are exceeding our supply. On February 27, Governor Schwarzenegger declared a statewide emergency due to drought and directed state government agencies to implement an emergency plan. Like many cities throughout California Los Angeles Mayor Anthony Villaraigosa has called for mandatory water rationing and strict enforcement.

California Los Angeles Mayor Anthony Villaraigosa has called for mandatory water rationing and strict enforcement.

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An important part of any community, landscaping positively alters the environment, reduces carbon emissions, improves air quality, protects the land, provides food, creates oxygen and sustains life. Plants and trees are also food and shelter for surrounding wildlife. Using water management along with responsible ecological choices including sustainable landscaping, grass cycling, fire retardant plant choices and more, our state can not only save water, but also help protect our environment and shape our future.

The shortage of water is not only a big problem in California but also worldwide. According to the United Nations, nearly two thirds of the world?EUR??,,????'?????<

Tests and trainings are given throughout the state and schedules are updated regularly. The next scheduled test is June 4, in Sacramento, California. Tests can also be arranged based on demand. For current scheduled test times and dates please click on the link www.clca.org/index.php?v=sgn2&p=7.

To enroll in the program or request more information, please contact David Silva at 916-830-2780 or davidsilva@clca.org.