FNGLA Greenline March 2015
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INDUSTRY NEWS<br />
Florida Water Star SM Expands Across The State<br />
Two additional Florida Water Star SM training programs have been planned for <strong>2015</strong>. Join<br />
industry professionals to increase your irrigation and landscape knowledge that can lead to<br />
water savings.<br />
This comprehensive water conservation program focuses on Florida-friendly landscape<br />
alternatives and irrigation requirements that can have a major impact on water usage.<br />
The full-day program includes a half day on irrigation and a half day on landscape and<br />
provides the opportunity to test to earn the Florida Water Star SM Accredited Professional<br />
designation.<br />
Florida Water Star SM training and testing will be a part of the <strong>2015</strong> Native Plant Show in<br />
Kissimmee, hosted by the Florida Association of Native Nurseries. This is yet another example of industries working together<br />
toward a common goal of water conservation. Training is April 8 with an optional exam the following day, April 9.<br />
Florida Water Star SM travels to Ft. Lauderdale May 13 & 14 at the City of Ft. Lauderdale. Hosted by the South Florida Water<br />
Management District, the program is expected to draw a large South Florida audience.<br />
Other programs in <strong>2015</strong> took place in <strong>March</strong> in Clearwater and was hosted by the Southwest Florida Water Management<br />
District and sponsored by Toro and in Palm Coast in February, hosted by the City of Palm Coast and sponsored by Hunter.<br />
More than 100 industry professionals have taken part in this water conservation training in <strong>2015</strong>.<br />
Continuing education credits are approved for <strong>FNGLA</strong> Certified Professionals, Irrigation Association, Registered Landscape<br />
Architects and Volusia County’s irrigation license.<br />
Complete information about the Florida Water Star SM program can be found at www.floridawaterstar.com or contact Deirdre<br />
Irwin, dirwin@sjrwmd.com, at the St. Johns River Water Management District.<br />
To register for April 8 in Kissimmee, or May 13 in Ft. Lauderdale, contact Merry Mott, mmott@fngla.org or call 800-375-<br />
3642.<br />
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Florida Water Star SM training in Palm Coast included a tour<br />
of the Florida Friendly TM display gardens.<br />
Florida Water Star SM attracts attendees from around the<br />
state to learn about water conservation through efficient<br />
landscape and irrigation design.
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