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All about Gardengirl Deb

Debby Dunn (formerly known as Debby Figoni) is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people to use water efficiently.

Her daytime job is as senior water resource specialist for the San Diego County Water Authority, where she manages million-dollar programs that help residents and businesses successfully plant healthy water-wise landscapes.

Landscape Achievements & Certifications

Master Gardener
17 years
AWWA Water Use Efficiency Practitioner
level 1
EPA Qualified Water Efficiency Landscaper
Dual certification
CA Landscape Contractors Association - Certified Water Manager
Certification
ReScape Qualified Professional
Certification
The journey

Experience

In her prior work as the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills, and in teaching water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities, Debby has assisted over 12,000 residents and business owners to become more efficient water users.

Debby holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Cal State Sacramento where she graduated summa cum laude, and an M.P.A. in Public Administration from Cal State Northridge where she also graduated summa cum laude.

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