About
David Franklin is a nationwide presenter and award-winning landscape professional with over 30 years experience in the Green Industry, including 15 years in the erosion control and water quality sectors. He has worked on stormwater issues as a consultant, specifier, SWPPP writer/manager, contractor and inspector on projects including vineyards, mines & quarries, river restoration, freeway & railroad and home construction.
Since 2001, Mr. Franklin has been an Approved Instructor for the CPESC Review and Exam presentation; helping to organize CPESC events and proctoring exams for groups and individuals in western states. Since 2009, Mr. Franklin has been delivering the CESSWI Review Course and Exam. Both CPESC and CESSWI are internationally recognized certification programs.
Mr. Franklin has developed and delivered numerous stormwater classes to the public and private sector including Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) personnel in Design, Construction and Landscape Architecture divisions, the 24hr Caltrans stormwater course to contractors working on Caltrans’ projects as well as courses for California’s new Construction General Permit.
Additional Information:
- Past CPESC Technical Vice Chair, CPESC Council Member and Regional Representative
- Past Chapter President of the California Landscape Contractor’s Association
- Past Executive Officer for the Western Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association.
- Instructor for the California Department of Transportation Stormwater Management and Landscape Architecture Courses throughout California.
- Various articles published on topics ranging from erosion control to native grass establishment.
David’s personal hobbies and interests include organic vegetable gardening, handball, songwriting and composing. David is in two bands and has won some songwriting competitions. The bands are available for events throughout California.