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The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements. 

NALP 2018 Awards of Excellence included plenty of Colorado recognition Email
Written by ALCC   
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 04:00 AM

awardColorado was well-represented at the 2018 Awards of Excellence, presented by National Association of Landscape Professionals at LANDSCAPES in Louisville, Kentucky last week. All of the Colorado-based companies recognized are current members of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado.

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Colorado water conservation symposium to be held at Denver Botanic Gardens Email
Written by ALCC   
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 03:00 AM

Colorado WaterWiseColorado WaterWise will present its tenth annual Water Conservation Symposium on Tuesday, October 30 at Denver Botanic Gardens. The event provides education and networking opportunities for water industry professionals and for those interested in efficient use of urban water in Colorado. It also addresses issues around water conservation and introducing new people to careers in the water industry.

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Green roof ordinance may mean more cool roofs, not more green roofs Email
Written by Christy Eull   
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 02:00 AM

green roofDenver’s green roof ordinance, passed in November 2017 and effective January 1, 2018 may not result in many new green roofs in the city and county. After much research and discussion, the Green Roofs Review Task Force made recommendations to a Special Issues Committee on Thursday, October 11. Those recommendations include alternatives to installing a green roof on new buildings or buildings that meet the criteria for the green roof ordinance.

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Video: Water-wise groundcover Email
Written by Plant Select   
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 01:00 AM

videoLooking for interesting groundcover plants that do well in Colorado climates? In this video, Mike Kintgen discusses some of the hardy, water-wise groundcover choices promoted through Plant Select. You can see examples of these plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens or read more about them at plantselect.org.

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H-2B letter: Help needed today, 10-16-18 Email
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Written by Christy Eull   
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 12:00 AM

Urgent request from the H-2B Workforce Coalition

Requested Action:
Please call your Representative and ask him or her to sign onto the H-2B letter that is currently being circulated by Reps. Bergman (R-MI) and Keating (D-MA). You can reach your Representative through the Capitol switchboard at 202-225-3121. Once connected to your lawmaker’s office, ask to speak to the staff person who deals with H-2B visa issues. Explain to the staff person the importance of H-2B cap relief to your business and ask him or her to encourage your Representative to sign the Bergman-Keating letter. Colorado representatives' contact information can also be found on this document.

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