(Tahoe Vista, California)  - The North Tahoe Public Utility District and Rain Bird Services Corporation, Training Services have partnered to bring irrigation training to the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach from October 26 – 30, 2009.  Classes to be offered include: Introduction to Irrigation and Installation, Irrigation Technician’s Course, and Landscape Irrigation Design.

Classes will run from 8 AM to 5 PM with lunch provided and at the end of each class the students will receive a certification of completion and the opportunity to receive Continuing Education (CEU) credit from the Irrigation Association. 

For more information or to register please visit Rain Bird Academy’s website at www.rainbird.com/training or call 1-800-498-1942

“With the large number of irrigation, landscaping and maintenance companies in the area, as well as entities providing service to public parks, the District and Rain Bird Corporation hope this partnership to bring training to the area will be beneficial to many in the area,” says Kathy Long, Parks and Facilities Manager.  “This is the first time a multi-day class of this type has been offered in the area.”

The North Tahoe Public Utility District provides sewer and water service to the residents of Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Cedar Flat and Agate Bay.  The District owns, manages and maintains the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista which provides recreation opportunities to residents and visitors.  In addition, the NTPUD owns and/or maintains all of the public beaches in the District including Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, and Secline Beach to name just a few.  The North Tahoe Event Center in downtown Kings Beach is also owned and managed by the NTPUD.