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Attention landscapers!  There is a business opportunity emerging for specialized services in the local area.  Many new construction projects are incorporating devices that modify how rainwater is managed on the building site.  These devices are permanent and should be periodically inspected and maintained by a trained person or company.


These rainwater devices or stormwater best management practices (BMP's) are things like; raingardens, bioretention areas, constructed wetlands, wetponds, engineered grassy swells, etc.

The training and certification program being offered by NC Cooperative Extension will be in three locations.  Details are available at  www.bae.ncsu.edu/stormwater/bmpworkshop.html

• Feb. 18-19, 2008 - Charlotte, NC
• Feb. 21-22, 2008 - Apex, NC
• Feb. 28-29, 2008 - Winston-Salem, NC

To learn more about this opportunity visit the Stormwater Engineering Group website or contact the local Caldwell County Center.