AB1572 Water Conservation & Turf Regulations Best Practices
Advanced Professional Workshop/ReScape Certification - Live Online

California AB 1572: Water Conservation and Turf Regulation Legislation
California Assembly Bill 1572 is a new law focused on the elimination of irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water on residential, commercial, and public properties. It introduces new landscaping standards, water-efficiency requirements, and enforcement guidelines. In this course, you will learn how to navigate the water conservation regulations and implement regenerative landscape practices with our comprehensive AB 1572 Certification training.  From understanding key regulations and planning strategies to practical implementation using ReScape principles, this course provides the tools you can use to transition away from non-functional turf to more climate appropriate, regenerative landscapes. With expert insights, actionable steps, and real-world case studies, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to protect trees, reduce water use, and create resilient, eco-friendly landscapes. Perfect for water agencies, planners, HOA managers, landscape and sustainability staff and landscape professionals. 

Guest speakers from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) will provide in-depth insights into AB 1572 implementation and what's next for California water policy.

• Understanding of AB 1572’s purpose, priorities, and potential penalties.
• Roles and responsibilities of state, regional and local agencies.
• Reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Comparison of MWELO and AB 1572 mandates, applicability and requirements.
• Strategies for the successful planning and implementation of various non-functional turf conversions for civic, commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily residential properties, including Homeowner’s Associations.  
• Best management practices for protecting existing trees for vital shading, enhance habitat and to preserve community property values.
• Regenerative landscaping principles and practices to conserve water, mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, and cut costs.

• Landscape Professionals: Landscape architects and designers, irrigation practitioners, contractors.
• Public Agency Employees, Municipal Staff: Public works, parks and recreation, and urban planners.
• Property Managers/Owners: Those overseeing multi-family homes, schools, hospitals, and large landscapes.
• Builders, Facility Managers
• HOA Managers
• Sustainability Coordinators
• Policy and Program Leaders: Professionals responsible for compliance, policies, or community planning and resilience efforts.

• Interactive online sessions with expert-led discussions
• Tools for immediate implementation of turf conversion strategies.
• Resources including technical guides and details, plant lists, and up-to-date regenerative landscaping practices.
• Crowdsourcing session with peers and experts to tackle shared challenges.
• Learn how to comply with the AB 1572 mandates and enhance your community, address extreme heat and protect public health, and lead the way in regenerative turf conversions with this essential training.

ReScape Qualified Professionals (RQPs): to receive a ReScape Certification for this Workshop, you will take a Certification Exam following the conclusion. Please reserve an additional 20-30 minutes to complete the Exam. 

*Selecting an option for a Certification with or without renewal is for ReScape Qualified Professionals (RQPs) only. RQPs are those who have completed one or more of our multi-day Qualification Trainings. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are not sure of your RQP status.

If you are not an RQP, you can still attend this Workshop. Simply selection the "Advanced Professional Workshop" option.

As a reminder, if you signed up to receive a ReScape Certification for this Workshop, please note that you will take a Certification Exam following the conclusion. Please reserve an additional 15-30 minutes to complete the Exam. 

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