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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Napa – Bay Friendly Class
The Bay Friendly Landscape Maintenance Training program is expanding into Napa County this spring, with classes starting on March 15 in the City of Napa. Visit http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/ to view the program. Napa Bay Friendly Flyer
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Last Call for Bay-Friendly Training! Make your reservation NOW!
There are still a few spots left for the upcoming Bay-Friendly Landscape Maintenance Training & Qualification Program. (See attached flier) If you haven’t yet reserved a spot, please send in the registration form quickly – and help us spread the … Continue reading
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Rainwater Harvesting and Community Conservation in Marin
New Programs MMWD: Rainwater Harvesting and Community Conservation MMWD’s water conservation programs are taking a new turn with two new pilot programs. Both programs involve partnering with community-based organizations, allowing MMWD to take advantage of their strong local connections. For … Continue reading
Local GIS Mapping Resouces
Geographic information systems (GIS), are a really valuable tool for planning projects. Most GIS applications available from local counties and cities are web-based interactive mapping applications that allow you to search for a property parcel and view key information like … Continue reading
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Business Blogs to Inspire
Inc. Magazine has a list out in a recent issue of 19 business blogs to gain insight and change perspective. Definately worth a look.
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Quote for the Day
Here’s another quote from one of my favorite business authors Tom Peters: Celebrate failure. Yes, damn it, CELEBRATE. Try and fail and adjust and try and fail and adjust, then try and fail and adjust. Repeat. Forever. At the speed … Continue reading
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2009 Holiday Party
Join us for this year’s Holiday Party, swearing in of the new Board of Directors and Casino Night. Event Details: 2009 Holiday Party Friday December 11, 2009 Rooster Run Golf Course, Petaluma Attendance is by reservation only. Please RSVP by … Continue reading
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Department of Water Resources Forecast
The State Department of Water Resources issued a bleak initial forecast for water deliveries from the state water system. The initial forecast, which will hopefully bolstered by a wet winter, forecast only being able to meet 5% of the water … Continue reading
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Model Water Ordinance Discussion Forum
The new model water ordinance for the State is going to have important impacts for landscape contractors starting January 1, 2010. The North Coast Chapter has set up a special section on our Forum page, devoted to discussing the requirements … Continue reading
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APLD Holiday Party
CLCA members are also invited to attend the North Bay District of APLD at their Holiday Party. Click here for the invite. APLD North Bay District Holiday Party It’s that time of year again! Please join us for a social … Continue reading
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ASLA Winter Gala
CLCA members are invited to join the Northern California Chapter of ASLA for their Holiday Gala. Download the ASLA Winter Gala Invitation & RSVP. Please mark your calendar for the ASLA NCC “Presidents’ Winter Gala, an Evening Honoring ASLA’s New … Continue reading
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