A healthy Chesapeake Bay watershed requires conservation landscaping, so CCLC educates and supports professionals to implement these green practices. Landscapers often impact large areas of land, but many do not currently design, install, or maintain sustainable landscapes. By increasing their skills and knowledge, CCLC significantly changes their understanding of and approach to preserving biodiversity and water quality. Its entry-level and professional certification programs are tailored to the unique ecology of the Chesapeake watershed. Beyond industry-standard green training, CCLC promotes the use of native plants and practices that improve soil health and reduce reliance on chemicals. Publications, private training, and continuing education reach more practitioners and representatives across sectors. Having awarded hundreds of certificates since its founding in 2016, CCLC shapes careers, behaviors, and our local environment for the long term.

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