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P R E S E N T S
Applying the Principles of Water Harvesting:
Using Rainwater, Greywater & A/C Condensate in the landscape
taught by Brad Lancaster
April 6 & 7, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
THIS TSA WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR:
•    Anyone from an organization who would like to learn how to capture and utilize rainwater, greywater & air conditioning condensate for multi-use landscaping
•    The following organization can benefit from this training: Federal, State, & Local Governments, Housing Agencies, Schools, Casinos, Parks Departments, National Park Service, Federal Government Agencies and Private Businesses
The availability of water in most communities is limited, and what is available can be expensive.  Many communities are plagued with some type of drought situation to the point where they must limit the use of water for irrigation, washing vehicles, and other elective water uses.  The irony is that the precious commodity of rainwater is routinely wasted in most communities, including the ones that have limited water use.  Local communities need to turn water scarcity into water abundance, which can be easily accomplished by implementing the core principles that are covered in this training session.  Using rainwater to supplement  water usage saves money, while helping the environment, which is a Win-Win end result for everyone.  In addition, water-harvesting strategies double as flood control strategies reducing flood threats and erosion in wet seasons
The major goal for this workshop is to have the participants embrace and implement in their communities and housing developments the principles of water harvesting learned in this workshop.  Participants will learn the process of harvesting rainwater and how to actually implement it on their properties. Actual case studies will be presented, which will be supplemented with “hands-on” activities that will allow workshop participants to gain a thorough understanding of the process of water harvesting and how to make it happen in their communities.
During this interactive workshop, an extensive display of photos and videos that show actual water harvesting applications will be shown for workshop participants to evaluate, critique, and discuss with the workshop leader.
All workshop participants will receive a copy of the workshop leader’s important and timely book, “Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands & Beyond: Volume 1 (Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain into your Life & Landscape),” which will be used as a workbook during the workshop.  Volume 1 is the core of a 3-volume guide about how to conceptualize, design, and implement sustainable water harvesting systems for homes, landscapes, and communities.  TSA certificates will be presented to everyone who attends this training.
A G E N D A
Both Days, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
MAJOR TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED DURING THE WORKSHOP:
1.    Introduction to rainwater harvesting – why you should do it
2.    The eight principles of successful water harvesting
3.    Integrating energy & water conservation strategies – do more with less
4.    Examples of successful rainwater harvesting applications
5.    Understanding the three golden elevations of water harvesting topography
6.    Use of different elevation tools for site work
7.    Taking advantage of passive solar principles in conjunction with rainwater
harvesting to reduce utility bills
8.    Creating appropriate native plant pallets
9.    Creating a living air conditioner for your property
10.    Advice for purchasing the best and most practical products for water harvesting
11.    Creating an on-site water budget for a property
12.    Getting water harvesting grants & tax credits
13.    Calculating a payback period related to your investment
14.    Basic principles of greywater harvesting & sizing of household systems
15.    Case studies for participants to apply the knowledge they just gained
16.     Hands-on site assessment – Bring your site plans to discover what potentials you have
17.    Field trip on the property to assess rainwater harvesting potentials
18.    Round table discussions regarding how harvesting rain water can work in your area
WORKSHOP LEADER:  This TSA workshop will be presented by Brad Lancaster, who has taught, designed and consulted on the sustainable design systems of permaculture and integrated rainwater systems since 1993.  He lives on a thriving 1/8 – acre urban permaculture site that he created in downtown Tucson, Arizona.  Brad is one with the earth and his environment.  He actually lives what he writes about and teaches every day.  Brad’s down-to-earth teaching approach, blended with the individual attention he gives to every workshop participant makes learning the processes of harvesting rainwater interesting, exciting, and fun.  Brad’s web site is www.HarvestingRainwater.com.
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R E G I S T R A T I O N   F O R M
TSA  WORKSHOP:   Applying the Principles of Water Harvesting
DATES:   April 6 & 7, 2009
COST:     $345/person                           AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_____________
PLACE:    Inn Suites
1651 West Baseline Rd.
Tempe, Arizona 85283
PHONE:   480-897-7900  [ or ]  888-283-6737
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–  Please make your own arrangements for travel, hotel, and meals, and let the hotel know that you will be attending
a TSA workshop so that you can receive the special room rate of $85./single or double.
–  Please mail this registration form with your payment to Training Services Association, 1959 Cassim Ln.,Tucson, AZ 85704.  Please do not hand carry checks or cash to the workshop.
Questions?  Contact Bill Cogley, TSA Director:  Phone, 520-297-3868 … Fax, 520-297-2322 … Email, tsa@trainingservicesassoc.com
–  To better ensure that your registration is processed in time for the workshop, please also FAX a copy of this registration form to TSA, 520-297-2322 … Thanks!
–  In the event of the UNLIKELY cancellation of this workshop, non-refundable airline tickets should be purchased at your own risk. Full refunds will be provided, if cancellations are made by March 23rd.