CBLP advances sustainable landscape practices in the Chesapeake Bay region
CBLP delivers sustainable landscape training and certification for those who design, install, and maintain native landscapes throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond.
We currently offer classes in DC, DE, MD, PA, VA and WV in both English and Spanish.
Upcoming Training Programs
The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional certification has transformed our approach to commercial landscaping. It equipped us with crucial skills to properly assess stormwater features, identify potential issues, and implement effective solutions using native plants. As more clients specifically seek certified professionals, this credential has become both a business advantage and a way to fulfill our commitment to environmental stewardship. The practical field training has proven invaluable in our daily work protecting both our clients’ properties and our shared watershed.
– Adam Smith, Level Green Landscaping
Hands-on training for landscape professionals working in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification and training programs are based on a system of materials and consistent instruction across the region, with a goal of creating a community of like-minded professionals to serve as stormwater partners and environmental stewards.
Across the six states and the District of Columbia in the Bay watershed, local governments and organizations are asking landowners and landscape professionals to increase the use of these practices for a healthier Chesapeake Bay.
CBLP programs help professionals gain the skills they need to implement and manage practices that will meet runoff, sediment and nutrient reduction goals.
Since the program began in 2016, CBLP has certified 1,742 Level 1 professionals, and 170 Level 2 advanced design and installation professionals. To find a certified professional, explore our searchable directory.
 Hands on Projects completed by certified pros have helped meet water quality goals with annual average reductions of *:
- 923 lbs of Nitrogen
- 288 lbs of Phosphorus
- 257,740 lbs of Sediment
- 1.68 million sq ft of conservation landscapes installed
*Annual averages based on CBLP Level 1 projects 2016-2021
Green Infrastructure Training Supports Workforce Development
CBLP partners with government agencies, nonprofits, and workforce development organizations to provide entry-level training, in an effort to build stakeholder capacity to achieve Bay region water quality and habitat restoration goals.Â
By supporting workforce development efforts, especially in underrepresented communities, CBLP helps ensure that green infrastructure practices are well designed, installed, and maintained, while helping connect entry-level workers with jobs.
CBLP – A
Introduces youth and entry-level participants to green infrastructure, sustainable landscaping, and environmental career pathways.
CBLP – Crews
Hands-on course for landscape crews and crew leaders who maintain stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
Custom Training
CBLP can offer custom training to meet the needs of your organization.Â
Spanish Language Training
The CBLP program recognizes that Spanish is the first language for many working in landscaping fields, and we are committed to offering training delivered in Spanish to meet the needs of the workforce.Â
CBLP’s bilingual instructors currently teach CBLP-Crews and CBLP-A courses in Spanish.Â
The CBLP Level 1 exam is also now available in Spanish.
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