[USCC] 2009 Workshops on Using Compost for Landscape and Environmental Enhancement (California)

[Matthew Cotton]

2009 Workshops on Using Compost for Landscape and Environmental  
Enhancement (California)

·      Ensuring Compost Quality

·      Implementing Best Management Practices

·      Developing Model Ordinances and Purchasing Policies for  
Compost Use

·      Using the Caltrans Compost Specifications

Presented by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)  
in partnership with the University of California, the Association of  
Compost Producers, the City of San Jose, R. Alexander Associates  
Inc., Caltrans, and other local governments.

WORKSHOP SUMMARY

The purpose of these workshops is to promote the benefits of compost  
and provide practical tools and information on how to use compost  
effectively for landscape and environmental enhancement.  Experts  
will comment on the status of ongoing research projects demonstrating  
the effectiveness of compost for erosion control.

Workshop topics will include:

·      The benefits of compost

·      The science behind composting

·      Ensuring compost quality

·      Implementing best management practices

·      Developing model ordinances and purchasing policies for  
compost use

·      Using the Caltrans compost specifications

Workshop instructors will include university professionals,  
researchers, soil scientists, compost industry professionals and  
others with extensive compost experience. Some workshops will include  
local speakers and/or a compost-related tour.  This is your chance to  
hear and ask questions from a diverse team of experts.

BENEFITS OF COMPOST

Attend a workshop to learn more about how your jurisdiction or agency  
can benefit from using compost!

  Following are just a few advantages of using compost:

·      Decreases runoff and erosion

·      Improves vegetation establishment, plant health and vigor

·      Conserves water by reducing irrigation requirements

·      Reduces the need for fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

·      Supplies organic matter, beneficial microbes and can suppress  
soil-borne diseases

·      Binds and degrades specific pollutants

·      Can be used to filter and improve water quality

·      Decreases waste going to the landfill and closes the recycling  
loop

·      Creates green jobs

2009 Workshop Schedule, Location and Registration Information:

April 7, Rancho Cucamonga, to register contact Linda Coco at  
sciences at ucx.ucr.edu, 951-827-5804 (phone) or 951-827-7374 (fax)

April 27, San Diego, BioCycle Pre-Conference Workshop, register at  
www.biocycle50.com

April 30, University of California, Riverside, to register contact  
Linda Coco at sciences at ucx.ucr.edu, 951-827-5804 (phone) or  
951-827-7374 (fax)

May 5, San Luis Obispo, to register contact Linda Coco at  
sciences at ucx.ucr.edu, 951-827-5804 (phone) or 951-827-7374 (fax)

May 21, San Juan Capistrano, to register contact Linda Coco at  
sciences at ucx.ucr.edu, 951-827-5804 (phone) or 951-827-7374 (fax)

Late June, Burbank, to register contact Linda Coco at  
sciences at ucx.ucr.edu, 951-827-5804 (phone) or 951-827-7374 (fax)

For further information please call Danielle Aslam (CIWMB) at  
562-492-9347


Matthew Cotton
Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC
19375 Lake City Road
Nevada City, CA  95959
(530) 265-4560
Fax (530) 265-4547
matt at mattcotton.com
www.mattcotton.com