QWEL (English) - Santa Rosa, CA - In-Person

Register today for this FREE English QWEL certification training course sponsored by Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership!

The QWEL training will be taught in English and facilitated in-person by one of our highly rated QWEL certified instructors and is available to professionals conducting work in Sonoma County and Marin County.

Space is limited. Registration closes on 09/26/2024 or when class is full.

The in-person classes will cover all sections of the QWEL reference manual. This includes topics on:

• Sustainable landscape design principles,
• Soil properties and health,
• Plant water needs,
• Overhead spray irrigation system audits,
• Irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance, and
• Irrigation system programming and operation.

Sonoma Water will loan a free QWEL Reference Manual for each student to use for the duration of the training. Attendees can also choose to purchase a physical copy of the QWEL Reference Manual here or download a PDF copy of the QWEL Reference Manual for free here.

In order to obtain QWEL certification, individuals must complete an irrigation audit (covered in class) and pass the QWEL exam. The QWEL exam will be administered in-person on October 22.

Additional details will be provided prior to the class after you register. 

Those who earn their QWEL certification will be listed as a Certified Professional on the QWEL and U.S. EPA WaterSense websites.

Funding for this project has been provided in part from the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 and through an agreement with the State Department of Water Resources.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

By registering for this class, you are committing to attend all of the following sessions:

• Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Exam Day: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

There will be a 30-minute lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch.

PRESENTER: Chris Reamer

Since the launch of his independent eco-landscape contracting firm in 2011, Christopher Reamer has worked extensively throughout California at the cutting edge of landscape water conservation. Awarded the "Water Awareness of the Year” award in 2013 from the City of Santa Rosa for extensive work with the development of greywater, rainwater and high-efficiency irrigation systems, Chris has instructed over 40 landscape water conservation trainings in both English and Spanish, installed over 60 greywater irrigation systems and numerous water efficient landscapes for diverse clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Location: Sonoma Water - Conference Rooms Redwood B and C
404 Aviation Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Presenter: Chris Reamer

When:

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 7:30 am-2:00 pm - Location: Sonoma Water - Conference Rooms Redwood B and C

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 7:30 am-2:00 pm - Location: Sonoma Water - Conference Rooms Redwood B and C

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 7:30 am-2:00 pm - Location: Sonoma Water - Conference Rooms Redwood B and C

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 7:30 am-2:00 pm - Location: Sonoma Water - Conference Rooms Redwood B and C

Registration Closes: 09/26/2024

Sponsored by: California Water Efficiency Partnership

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