Awards & Credentials

Since the launch of our independent eco-landscape design build contracting firm in 2011, Madrona Earth Permaculture Design + Build (aka Christopher Reamer Permaculture Design + Build) has worked extensively throughout California at the cutting edge of landscape water conservation

Water Awareness of the Year award

Awarded the "Water Awareness of the Year” award in 2013 from the City of Santa Rosa for our extensive work with the development of greywater, rainwater and high-efficiency irrigation systems, we have instructed over 37 landscape water conservation trainings, installed over 60 greywater irrigation systems and numerous water efficient landscapes for diverse clients throughout the bay area , and are excited to continue to bring our expertise to other areas of the state to further promote water-wise landscape practices.

Highest level Certification through Greywater Action Network

This directory lists people and companies who’ve collaborated with Greywater Action, and are working to provide education about greywater systems in their local area as well as to ease permitting barriers.

Certified permaculture designer

Certified by the URBAN PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE in San Francisco.

Permaculture, is an interdisciplinary ecological design science that utilizes principles of natural ecosystems to create productive, sustainable and dynamic human habitats.

ARCSA American Rainwater Catchment System Association

Certified Professional Associate

Rainwater harvesting has been used for thousands of years. The Old Testament mentions cisterns at least ten times, and rainwater harvesting systems in the Middle East date to 5,000 years ago. In the U.S., water shortages, quality concerns and stormwater mitigation have renewed interest in this ancient practice. Sustainable harvesting of rainwater for nonpotable drip irrigation diminishes the stormwater impact of rain events, decreases the water-energy footprint and displaces the need for an equal amount of highly treated potable utility water.

Licensed California Contractor, bonded & insured

• Licensed through the Contractors State License Board for California.

• Contractors License # 970904

• Bonded and insured in excess of $1,000,000

• Contractors Guarantee - for a period of 1 year following the completion of the work, We will repair free of charge, any problems or damage on which said work was performed, provided it can be shown that said problems resulted from faulty workmanship. 

QWEL & EPA CERTIFIED IRRIGATION PROFESSIONAL

The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper training presents an affordable, proactive, local approach to reducing landscape water demand. QWEL provides graduates with knowledge in water efficient and sustainable landscape practices, including water management and preservation of other valuable resources. QWEL is recognized as a WaterSense labeled Professional Certification Program for Irrigation System Audits. Upon successful completion graduates will be listed as a Certified Professional on the WaterSense website.

Chris Reamer is an Instructor for the QWEL program.