Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Training

Overview:  Plan to become a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional by attending this in-person class.  This class is required to sit for the FWS-AP exams in landscape and irrigation, which are required to self-certify irrigation installations in Alachua County.

Where:  UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension, 22712 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL 32669

When: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Testing:  Online after completion of the class. The exam is active for four weeks following the class once you register for the exam.

Training Cost: $50 per person, includes lunch (a $150 value)

Testing Cost:  Optional FWS Exam fee is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for nonmembers. Exam Application can be purchased separately here.

CEUs:  FNGLA Certified Professionals, FWS-APs and Inspectors earn 6 CEUs.

Lunch:  Included with class thanks to our sponsor SiteOne.

Questions on the Florida Water Star AP program?  Deirdre Irwin, FWS Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District,  (386) 329-4341 or DIrwin@sjrwmd.com

Questions about registering for the FWS AP Class or Exam?  Merry Mott, FNGLA, 407-295-7994 or mmott@fngla.org