Watershed Wise Landscaping

Jacob Shiba
Last Update August 25, 2024
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About This Course

Watershed Wise Landscaping: This FREE webinar is the first in the series and discusses the key principles of the Watershed Approach to Landscaping, the recommended model for any landscape transformation program. By using these simple techniques, you can create a thriving, climate resilient landscape, regardless of where you live.

 

Learning Objectives

Build healthy living soil that acts like a sponge
Contour your landscape to capture as much rainwater as possible in the soil
Select local climate-appropriate / native plants
Use highly efficient irrigation to provide supplemental water when needed

Material Includes

  • Video
  • Links to resources

Target Audience

  • General public

Curriculum

2 Lessons1h

Watershed Wise Landscaping Video

This is Part I of a series on learning how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping: Build A Healthy Living Soil Sponge Hold Rainwater on Your Property Select Local Native Plants that Minimize Water Use and Maximize Biodiversity Control Your Irrigation
Watershed Wise Landscaping55:22Preview

Watershed Wise Landscaping Resources

Explore additional resources to help you create your own watershed wise landscape.

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Jacob Shiba

G3 Certified Instructor

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Jacob Shiba is an Assistant Professor of Water Technology at Palomar College in California teaching a variety of classes in Water Technology, Water Distribution, and Water Conservation. He was also a Community Affairs Specialist planning various water education programs and coordinating public outreach events and rebate programs to promote water conservation.

Jacob received his BS and MS in Environmental Sciences and has been a G3 Certified professional since 2017. Jacob Shiba has always had a great love and appreciation for nature. It is this love that drove him to study soil and water science at UC Riverside where he earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees.

Jacob is also a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor through the Irrigation Association, Certified Water Use Efficiency Practitioner through the AWWA, holds a Water Distribution and Water Treatment Grade 2 from the State of California, and of course, a G3 Watershed Wise Landscape Professional.

Jacob is excited for all the great things G3 is doing and cannot wait to share his knowledge with local communities. 

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Free
Level
Beginner
Duration 1 hour
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2 lectures
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Language
English

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