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CIWMB and
Caltrans
invite you to attend
this year's informational workshops. CIWMB, in partnership with the
Caltrans Headquarters Landscape Architecture Program, recently developed
new compost use
specifications that focus on using compost to improve roadside
vegetation establishment and reduce erosion with compost-based best
management practices. A series of four workshops have
been scheduled to provide designers with the opportunity to comment, suggest
revisions, and have the opportunity to ask specific compost and water quality-related questions of
our
diverse team of experts.
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San Luis Obispo--August 21 (Brochure, Adobe PDF, 241 KB)
Atoll Building, Manzanita Room
1150 Laurel Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Chino--August 23 (Brochure, Adobe PDF, 242 KB)
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Event Center, Building B
6075 Kimball Avenue
Chino, CA
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Redding--September 25
(Brochure, Adobe PDF, 243 KB)
Solid Waste Learning Center
2255 Abernathy Lane
Redding, CA
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Tahoe--September 27 (Brochure, Adobe PDF, 243 KB)
The North Tahoe Community Conference Center
8318 North Lake Boulevard
Kings Beach, CA
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Register
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These
workshops will provide practical tools and information on using
compost for erosion control and revegetation. The workshops are
being provided free of charge, including lunch, snacks, and
beverages. Also, a new publication, Compost Use for Landscape
and Environmental Enhancement, will be provided to workshop
participants.Be sure to register
(Adobe PDF, 184 KB), as this helps with overall logistics, including planning
meals and handouts.
Topics covered include:
- The characteristics and uses of mulches, soil amendments, and
organic fertilizers.
- The benefits of compost for roadside applications, including reduced
runoff, improved infiltration, improved erosion control, and filtration.
- The U.S. Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance Program, the
national compost quality and labeling program.
- Using compost to reduce erosion and improve the establishment of
roadside vegetation.
- Innovative Caltrans projects, pros and cons of different types of
applications, and lessons learned.
- Panel discussion on using compost and mulch on roadside
applications.
CIWMB sought participation from a wide range of stakeholders including:
- University professionals
- Researchers
- Soil scientists
- California compost industry professionals
- Landscape architects
- Caltrans representatives
Questions? Contact
Brian Larimore,
California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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