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Overview

Project Greenscape originated in response to the City of Naples' desire to improve water quality in Naples Bay. It’s a partnership program between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Collier County, University of Florida/IFAS Collier County Extension Office, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the City of Naples. The main objective is to promote Florida Friendly Landscaping through implementing the City’s Landscaper Certification and strategic, science-based education.

Collier County Florida-Friendly use of Fertilizer on Urban Landscapes

To reduce the risk of fertilizer runoff and other improper landscaping practices from contributing to nutrient pollution in County waters, Collier County adopted the Florida-Friendly Use of Fertilizer on Urban Landscapes ordinance on July 26, 2011. This ordinance regulates the proper use of fertilizer by any applicator, requires proper training of commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators and lawn services, establishes prohibited application period, specifies fertilizer application rates and methods, grass and plant trimmings practices, and exemptions.

Training requirements:

At least one employee per landscaping company must complete the Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) training within 180 days (6 months) from August 9, 2011.
In 2012, all lawn maintenance and landscaping businesses will need to have at least one employee with the GI-BMP certificate in order to obtain Collier County Local Business Tax Certificate.
In 2014, all commercial applicators will need to have the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LCFAC), which requires the same GI-BMP training.

City of Naples and City of Marco Island Landscaper Certification

As required for a City of Naples Landscape Certification, and by the City of Marco Island

Naples Ordinance 08-11972

Naples City Limits Map

Marco Ordinance 08-15

The City of Naples recognizes the importance of water resources to sustaining the economic, environmental and human health of our community. To ensure adequate protection the City implemented ordinance 08-11972 that regulates professional landscaping activities and the application of fertilizer. According to this ordinance all professional landscapers applying fertilizer within City limits need to register with the City and obtain a Landscaper Certification.

To obtain the City’s Landscaper Certification, professional landscapers need to complete the Green Industries Best Management Practices training.

Green Industries Best Management Practices Training

The Green Industries Best Management Practices training was developed to provide landscaping professionals with knowledge, skills and tools to minimize the impacts of nonpoint sources pollution related to their business practices.

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Landscaping Continuing Education Program

Project Greenscape offers a series of training opportunities for landscaping professionals on a wide variety of subjects. These classes are also valid to renew the City of Naples Landscaper Certification each year.

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Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program

The FYN is an educational program designed to protect water resources by educating Florida residents on “Florida Friendly” landscaping practices that reduce nonpoint source pollution from yards and landscapes. The FYN program is funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Non-point Source Pollution Management Section and it is implemented statewide by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences County Extension Offices.

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Contact - PGS

Isabel Way
Project Greenscape Coordinator
300 Tower Road
Naples, Fl 34113
Tel: (239)-417-6310 X 231
Fax: (239)-417-6315
isabel.way@dep.state.fl.us

PGS Training Flyer

Training Flyer
Download a printable copy of the 2012 Green Industries Training Calendar Flyer

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Model Projects

Model Projects
In 2010, the Greenscape Alliance identified several locations that serve as “model projects” for improving water quality in the area.

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PGS 5 Year Report

Landscaper Training Program 5-year Accomplishments Report

Accomplishments Report
During the past five years, the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR) Coastal Training Program (CTP) has trained professional landscapers to conduct operations safely and effectively, comply with new local and statewide regulatory requirements and adequately maintain urban green spaces.

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Registration Details

All Project Greenscape classes require registration. Please print a registration form and mail it or fax it to Project Greenscape (300 Tower Rd, Naples, FL 34113 or Fax 239-417-6315). To assure you a seat in a class we need to receive your registration and payment three days before the class takes place. Fees are non-refundable.

Refresher Classes

City of Naples Refresher Classes

Refresher classes are valid to renew the City of Naples Landscaper Certification

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