About CBLP
CBLP is administered by the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council.
Our Mission
The mission of the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Certification program is to develop a voluntary, regional (that is, watershed-wide), advanced credential system and network of sustainable landscaping professionals.
We envision a Chesapeake Bay watershed in which consistently-trained landscape professionals design, install, and maintain small-scale stormwater best practices including conservation landscapes that meet state and local goals to reduce stormwater runoff, sediment, and nutrients, while benefiting residents and ecosystems.
In short, our aim is for certified professionals to produce and maintain landscapes that are attractive and work with nature to perform better for all.
Below, you may watch a short video about the CBLP certification effort.
The CBLP Initiative Will:
Develop a core set of standards and outcomes, a study guide, application, and exam for a two-level credential covering design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.
Establish minimum qualifications and define a means for demonstrating hands-on experience.
Align the program with existing training and educational partner programs.
Develop a credential assessment process.
Test and measure all of the above through a pilot program.
Build an online database of credentialed CBLPs.
Build name recognition and promote CBLP to landscape professionals, regulatory agencies, and potential partners.
Provide credentials that are stackable with existing certifications and include a re-certification and continuing education process aligned with existing training and certifications.
Organized by a Consortium
Developed by a Steering Committee
Comprised of regional conservation landscaping, habitat, and green infrastructure experts from state and local government, NGOs, funders, Private Industry, and Education
Beth Ginter
CCLC Executive Director
Shereen Hughes
CBLP Virginia Coordinator
Kate Austin
City of Lancaster, PA
Carole Barth
PG County DOE
Josh Clark
Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Chris Coleman
Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services
Vinnie Cotrone
Penn State University
Laurie Fox
Virginia Tech, AREC
Charlene Harper
HG Design Studio
Carol Heiser
Educator and retired professional
Jeff Howe
Windridge Landscaping
Leslie Hunter-Cario
Chesapeake Horticultural Services
Christin Jolicoeur
Arlington County Department of Environmental Resources
Brian Moyer
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Amanda Rockler
University of Maryland Extension
Pamela Rowe
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Tim Seifarth
Earthbound Artisan
Tim Stromberg
Stromberg-Garrigan and Associates
Jason Swope
Beechfield Landscaping
Bradley Thompson
Community College of Baltimore County
Elaine Webb
DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program
Thanks to our Funders!
Contact
Beth Ginter
Executive Director
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council
beth@cblpro.org
Shereen Hughes
Virginia Coordinator
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3399
Silver Spring, MD 20918