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Blogger Emily Littleton June 16, 2026 As Virginia’s Elizabeth River ripples by, you may see Perry Verge out for a run or bike ride along its popular banks. Trail time gives Perry an opportunity to appreciate a river that influences the health of the Chesapeake Bay. It’s also space to think about green infrastructure…
Blogger Luis J. Alfonzo April 22, 2026 Luis instructing participants in how to inspect a stormwater practice. I have spent most of my life working with plants and landscapes. As a horticulturist at the University of Maryland Arboretum and Botanic Garden, and with 48 years of experience in the field, I have seen…
When You Hire a CBLP for Your Project, You Join a Community This month we’re sharing the stories of experts who have taken the CCLC’s Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional training and why seeking out a “certified pro” for your next landscaping job makes sense for you and the environment. In our first installment,…
Look for a Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) for Your Next Project This month, we’re sharing the stories of experts who have taken the CCLC’s Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional training and why seeking out a “certified pro” for your next landscaping job makes sense for you and the environment. In our first installment,…
Whether you have a small corner in your yard that you’d like to beautify or manage hundreds of acres at a commercial site, a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) can help you bring your land to life. To earn CBLP certification, professionals, including landscape architects, designers, engineers, and maintenance crews attend rigorous classroom…
