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Posted July 30, 2020
September 15, 2020: RiverSmart Rain Barrel Contractor Training
Join the Alliance for a free virtual rain barrel training on Tuesday, September 15th. This training is intended for local contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program in Washington, DC. Who is eligible to attend? Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain barrel installations to attend. More than one representative from…
added a new Event in Chesapeake Network
Posted July 30, 2020
September 23, 2020: RiverSmart Rain Garden Contractor Training
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a free virtual rain garden training on Wednesday, September 23rd. This training is intended for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program in Washington, DC. Who is eligible to attend? Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend,…
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Posted January 28, 2020
March 4, 2020: Registration Now Open for PICP Specialist Course! (Washington, DC)
Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. metro area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 4th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at 1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Department of Energy & Environent). The course is aimed at contractors who…
added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
Posted January 22, 2020
Position Announcement: RiverSmart Program Assistant – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at: allianceforthebay.org. Position Announcement: RiverSmart Program Assistant Position Location: Washington, DC About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship,…
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Posted December 6, 2019
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Appoints Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Ginter as the first Executive Director for the organization. This announcement was made during CCLC’s biennial “Turning a New Leaf” conference, in Harrisburg, PA. Since 2015, Ms. Ginter has directed the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional…
added a new Event in Chesapeake Network
Posted May 9, 2019
Oxon Run RiverSmart Walking Tour
Have you considered adding a rain barrel to your property? Or beautifying your yard with a rain garden? Learn about how you can install these practices at your home with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and DC’s Department of Energy and Environment. Join us on Saturday, June 15th for a tour of RiverSmart Homes in…
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Posted March 20, 2019
FREE Rain Garden Contractor Training
You’re Invited! Please join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a FREE rain garden installation training for local landscape contractors interested in joining the RiverSmart Homes Program. Training Details *Please contact Laura Todd at Ltodd@allianceforthebay.org to register.* Date and Time of Training: Monday, April 8, 2019 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Rain date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 Location: Classroom…
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Posted January 8, 2019
Registration Now Open for PICP Specialist Course
Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the DC Metro Area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1200 First Street, Washington, DC. (Department of Energy & Environment). The course is…
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Posted August 7, 2018
RiverSmart Homes Rain Garden Contractor Training! September 11th
Join us for a free rain garden training for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in English! (In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the field session is Thursday, September 20th or Tuesday, September 25th). Who is eligible to attend? Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend, but…
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Posted February 27, 2018
Free Garden Maintenance Workshop! – March 17th
Garden Party Flyer Invite Get ready to “Think Green” on Saturday, March 17th at a FREE landscaping maintenance workshop in Washington, D.C.! This St. Patrick’s Day event is geared towards maintenance of gardens installed through the RiverSmart Homes program, but is open to the public. Learn how to care for your rain garden or BayScape…
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Posted February 26, 2018
PICP Specialist Course – March 6th
Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. Metro Area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1100 4th Street SW, D.C. (Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs). The course is…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Posted January 18, 2018
PICP Specialist Course – January 23rd POSTPONED
The PICP Specialist course to be hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay on January 23rd has been postponed. Updated dates and registration details to follow. Please contact Laura Todd at Ltodd@allianceforthebay.org with any questions.
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Posted January 5, 2018
PICP Specialist Course – January 23rd
Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. Metro Area. The training will be held on January 23rd, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1100 4th Street SW, D.C. (Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs). The course is aimed…