The Catoosa County Conservation District is partnering with the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) to host a Level 1A (Blue Card) Initial Certification Course on Wednesday, July 26, at 8:00 a.m. at The Colonnade at 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA in the White Oak/Barnhardt Rooms. 

Persons involved in land development, construction, planning, permitting, monitoring, inspection, or land-disturbance activities in Georgia must be certified through the GSWCC program in accordance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

This eight-hour course is presented by the GSWCC and includes a test to obtain Level 1A (blue card) Certification. Certification will be issued to persons scoring 70% or greater on the test. Certification is valid for three years. The registration fee is $125 and includes the course textbook, test, and lunch provided by Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by July 19 to reserve your textbook. To register, please visit: www.GACD.us/events.

Participants should arrive at 7:45 a.m for check-in and textbook distribution. The course will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30pm and will include a lunch break (lunch provided).

The Catoosa County Conservation District is a state government entity that advocates for the stewardship, protection and enhancement of the natural resources of Catoosa County to sustain and improve the quality of life for its citizens. For more information on the district, please visit https://catoosaconservationdistrict.org/.