February 03, 2026

Join the Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) and and Russian River-Friendly Landscaping (RRFL) for their free Turf’s Up! event focusing on tree care and lawn conversion in a new regulatory landscape. This 8th Biennial Russian River Friendly landscape event will bring together landscape professionals, contractors, property managers, HOAs, and public agencies to examine California’s new nonfunctional turf irrigation regulations under AB 1572.

California law AB 1572 bans irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water for HOA, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public properties. This program will equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a changing environment. Participants will also learn how to create beautiful, water-wise landscapes that support tree health and sustainability.

Register for the free event: Turf’s Up! Tree Care and Lawn Conversion in a New Regulatory Landscape

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026: 8:00am – 12:30pm
• Finley Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Highlights include:

• Keynote deep dive into AB 1572 and what qualifies as “nonfunctional turf”
• Practitioner panel on rebates, funding, enforcement, and solutions
• Real-world turf conversion case studies
• Networking breakfast and resource fair