
SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program Resources for Landscape Contractors
Event Type:
Webinar
Description:
The SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program helps thousands of home and property owners each year convert their thirsty grass lawns into beautiful, water efficient landscapes.
Join us for a free, 60-minute webinar on June 22, 2022 that will provide local landscape contractors the knowledge and resources to assist their clients in navigating the turf replacement rebate process. This session will help contractors understand the Turf Replacement Program requirements, offer helpful insight to encourage successful landscape transformations, and provide tips to drive up contractor sales and increase client satisfaction.
Topics Covered:
- SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement Program Requirements
- Common Program Hurdles and Tips for Success
- Effective Project Management for Contractors
- Increasing Sales and Customer Satisfaction
- Program Support and Resources
Presenters:

James Morgutia
Assistant Resource Specialist, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
James holds a B.S. in Biology from UCLA and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Loyola Marymount University and has spent his entire career dedicated in water resource management to provide long-term water reliability for Southern California. He began his career in water policy and planning with the West Basin Municipal Water District. Most recently, he served as the program manager of conservation and water use efficiency with the Long Beach Water Department where he also worked on a variety of local water resource development projects. In his current role as an Assistant Resource Specialist with the Metropolitan Water District, James serves as one of the primary administrators of Metropolitan’s Turf Replacement Program and assists Metropolitan’s twenty-six member agencies in implementing local water use efficiency projects.

Jack Lema
Project Manager, EGIA Utility Services
Originally from the East Coast, Jack Lema, is new to the SoCal region by way of Denver. Currently, he is a Project Manager at EGIA, where he coordinates and develops various utility efficiency programs and projects. He has over 6 years of experience in sustainability and resource efficiency. He acquired a B.S. in Environmental Science from Moravian University and a M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Johns Hopkins University. He has worked in various fields ranging from solar energy, city planning/sustainability, water efficiency, building efficiency, and utility efficiency programs. As he continues to explore SoCal, Jack’s mission is continue developing efficiency programs that will directly impact and improve the environmental prosperity of all SoCal residents.