MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training

MPCA  Smart  Salting Training Program

The MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training focuses on best management practices for lawn/turf care and maintenance.

This MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training is hosted by Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This online training is about 5 hours long, plus a short test.The learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats, polls, and class discussion using the <a href="https://www.webex.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WebEx platform</a>. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification.Who should participate?<ul><li>Private/public park</li><li>Cemetery, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals</li><li>Property managers writing contracts</li><li>Turf care product distributors</li></ul>Topics covered:<ul><li>Environmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface &amp; groundwater</li><li>Life cycle of turf/weeds &amp; appropriate control practices</li><li>Soil testing, fertilizer selection/application</li><li>Pesticide application tips</li><li>Equipment calibration and maintenance</li><li>Efficient &amp; effective irrigation</li><li>Equipment calibration &amp; improved mowing techniques</li><li>Legal issues </li><li>In-field reference materials</li></ul>Take the optional online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the<a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/summer-turf-grass-maintenance-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MPCA Turfgrass training webpage</a><a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 5 years.Registration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device, but each individual must be registered. To register a group, you can select the number of participants you are going to sign up from the drop down after you click the "Reserve a spot" button. Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us.Funding for these trainings is provided by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program with Clean Water Funds.

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