Seminar Dates: September 19, 2024 1:15 PM
Seminar Cost: $45.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
Future of Landscape - Panel Series - Turf in the Landscape
Industry experts Brandon Burgess from the Chino Basin Water Conservation District, John Basanese of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and Tom Sweeney, current State President of the CLCA discuss the regulations around Functional and Non-Functional Turf, restrictions and Innovations for Artificial Turf, trends and legislation affecting Potable Water and more in this Panel Discussion at The Landscape Expo!
Living turf has a bright future in the world of landscape but it just won’t be in the traditional sense. To reduce the amount of water used for irrigation, legislators are looking to keep turf purely functional, moving it from commercial and institutional sites to parks, sports fields, residential settings, dog parks, and places of recreation. Join these industry experts as they help you navigate the Future of Turf in the Landscape!
The panel will discuss the differences between functional and non-functional turf, the elimination and replacement of PFAS laced artificial turf, and what systems are available to keep real and artificial turf in the areas most needed and desired.
Learning Objectives:
Learn what functional vs. nonfunctional turf is, what industry leaders see coming in legislation and trends, and the implementation of alternatives.
Tom Sweeney / Brandon Burgess / John Basanese
Tom Sweeney, CWM, of the Landscape Care Company, was sworn in as 2024 President of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA).
Servicing the Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda counties, Landscape Care Company brings over 50 years of experience in providing landscape management services to HOA’s, planned unit developments and commercial and industrial properties. Landscape Care Company has built a reputation for saving water for clients.
With over 50 years in the Green Industry as a groundsman, supervisor for a landscape contractor, marketing manager for a landscape maintenance contractor, landscape supervisor of a 70 acre apartment complex, water management consultant for the Santa Clara Valley Water Districts Irrigation Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) under Gary Kah and finishing my career as the Head Gardener for a large estate with properties in Paicines and Pebble Beach John A. Basanese brings decades of experience to this discussion.
Became involved with landscape water management in 1987 while attempting to reduce high water bills at a large apartment complex. Became a Water Auditor. Developed early computer models to track and budget water use in the landscape. Wrote a 10 part series on steps to water management for the California Landscape Contractors Association’s monthly magazine. Served on the board of the Northern California Turf and Landscape Council (NCTLC). Organized irrigation seminars for contractors in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Over the years I have managed turfgrass on campus sports fields, horse pastures, residences and business parks.
I live in Hollister CA with my wife Maryellen where I enjoy gardening, hiking and playing guitar for our local church.
With more than 15 years of experience in landscaping, Brandon Burgess is an experienced contractor, educator, and water professional. He now serves as the Chino Basin Water Conservation District's Conservation Specialist I where he provides water management planning and professional education throughout CBWCD’s seven city service area. Brandon currently holds certifications with: ISA (certified arborist), Irrigation Association (landscape auditor), AWWA (Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Grade 1) and CLCA (WELDCP).
