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SOUTH PARIS – The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will host a Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Oxford County Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Road.
The course is necessary to become certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Participants will learn why erosion control practices are important, be exposed to the principles of erosion and sedimentation, learn how to properly install and maintain Erosion & Sedimentation Control Best Management Practices, and become familiar with regulations requiring Erosion and Sediment BMPs.
Participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation, and maintenance of ESC practices in accordance with Maine DEPs Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Field Guide for Contractors.
The course is of primary interest to contractors, but could also be helpful to municipal code enforcement officers, consultants, engineers and public works employees. It qualifies for six Continuing Education Hours for individuals certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords Certified individuals one year of recertification. This class is approved for foud Credits for Certified Tank Installers by the Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers.
Visit oxfordcountyswcd.org/workshops for fees and registration information. Deadline to register is Feb. 7.
