You’re Invited!
Please join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a FREE – Rain Barrel – installation training for local contractors interested in joining the RiverSmart Homes Program.
Training Information:
Date and Time of Training:
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rain Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Location of Training:
Classroom Session
District Department of Energy & Environment
1200 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Metro: Red Line, NoMA/Gallaudet stop
Field Session
Install at RiverSmart Homes site (TBA)
Who is eligible to attend?
Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain barrel installations to attend, but in order to become a RiverSmart Homes contractor, you will be required to have experience in downspout work. You may send more than one representative from your company.
Is there a cost?
No, the training is free.
What material will be covered in the training?
The training will consist of both a classroom session and a hands-on component during the field session. The classroom session will cover the installation specifications for RiverSmart Homes rain barrels and administrative aspects, such as project review and invoicing. During the field session, we will install a rain barrel at one of our RiverSmart Homes sites. Please come prepared with water, gloves, boots, hat, etc.
Attendance at both the classroom and field session is required in order to participate in the RiverSmart Homes Program as a rain barrel contractor.
Please register no later than Wednesday, April 17th, by emailing Erin O’Grady at eogrady@allianceforthebay.org Participation is capped at 15 participants, so RSVP early!
