Our Tip: Hire a Qualified Professional
Working with the right professional ensures your landscape transformation is beautiful, efficient, and compliant with California’s turf and water-use laws. Two great places to start:
Water Efficient Landscape Certified Professional (WELDCP)
For those in Southern California, Metropolitan Water District’s Water Efficient Landscape Certified Professional (WELDCP) program offers advanced certification in water-efficient landscape design, irrigation, and maintenance. These professionals are trained to help customers meet local rebate requirements and maintain long-term water savings. Currently, a directory of certified professionals is available for Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura Counties, as well as the Inland Empire.
Learn more about MWD’s program and find a certified professional: Water Efficient Landscape Certified Professional (WELDCP)
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Program
The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program trains landscape professionals in sustainable landscaping practices, efficient irrigation design, and smart controller programming. QWEL-certified pros understand how to save water without sacrificing the health and beauty of your landscape.
Find a certified professional near you: Hire a QWEL Pro