How the Watershed Friendly Property certification works and who qualifies

Sep 27, 2026

The certification uses a printable worksheet and self-rated Likert questions across four categories; Avery recommended property owners prepare by identifying their watershed, collecting photos of onsite practices and aiming for an 85% score to qualify.

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Theresa Avery walked attendees step-by-step through the application process and emphasized preparation. "I really recommend that you scroll down, and you'll see this happy lady... For a preview or printable worksheet of the application, click here," she told attendees, urging them to download the PDF and gather photos documenting rain barrels, rain gardens, water timers or native-plant cover.

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