Maine DEP Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification Course - WAITLIST only

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 8 AM - 4 PM, at Evening Star Grange in Washington

Register for this day-long training using the form below by Monday, January 13, 2025. Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are provided. Course fee is $95. Contact us for WaitList payment at 207-596-2040.

This course, co-sponsored by Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP, is necessary to become a Contractor Certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the DEP. In the 8-hour course, 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 ('ESC') Best Management Practices (BMPs), regulations requiring ESC, using the Departments Permit By Rule process, in-water work procedures, and ESC planning. Participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation and maintenance of ESC practices using 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. Courses can be tailored to either an audience of primarily contractors or for inspectors and municipal officials.

This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH afford Certified individuals one year of recertification. This class is approved for 4 Credits for Certified Tank Installers by the Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers, 2023.

Inland Shoreline Stabilization Practices Certification Course (in-person only)

Fee: $55 per person for 4-hour course

Location: Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s David Moses Bridge Education Hall at 3 Round Top Lane in Damariscotta.

Soil erosion is not only a source of non-point source pollution; it can also threaten structures and other development along waterbodies. Historically, there was a single approach to shoreline erosion: fill the shoreline with rock or riprap without regard to the ecological functions of the shoreline. While this approach can be successful in solving the erosion problem when done correctly, we now know it creates other problems for waterbodies, fish, and wildlife.

Shoreline erosion can be caused by several factors, and finding an appropriate solution requires an understanding of each reason behind the erosion. In this class, participants will be exposed to the factors leading to shoreline erosion, how land use and behavior affects shorelines, state permitting standards related to shoreline stabilization, the importance of vegetation and other natural processes in stabilization of shorelines, and how to minimize impacts to the water on shoreline projects.

This 4-hour class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP.

**A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required to get a 50% refund. No refunds for a “no show”. All programs and services of the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis.

ME DEP Basic Training for Sediment and Erosion Control Practices Certification Course -registration deadline Mon., Jan 15th - Registration is now closed.

Registration is now closed.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a day-long event in Basic Training in Sediment and Erosion Control Practices for Certified Contractors.

This course is necessary to become a Contractor Certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the Department. In this 8-hour course, 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 ('ESC') Best Management Practices (BMPs), regulations requiring ESC, using the Departments Permit By Rule process, in-water work procedures, and ESC planning. Participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation and maintenance of ESC practices using Maine DEPs Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Field Guide for Contractors.

ME DEP Gravel Road Maintenance Practices Certification Course

Fee: $95 per person (mail-in) / $98 per person (online)

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a four and a half-hour classroom and field event hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust.

The proper maintenance of gravel roads in Maine is important for providing residents safe access to their properties and minimizing costly capital repairs to these roads over time, but it is also an important part of protecting our natural resources from degradation. In this training, participants will learn how proper maintenance protects water quality, review gravel road materials, evaluate a gravel road for maintenance needs, create a road maintenance plan, discuss gravel road Best Management Practices, and will include a site-walk of a local gravel road to provide a real-life scenario for discussion of potential improvements and practices. This training is intended to provide a resource for gravel road owners, town officials, contractors, and watershed organizations to better understand methods and practices for evaluating and maintaining gravel roads using the Maine DEP Camp Road Maintenance Manual.

This class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH afford Certified individuals one year of recertification. Presented by John Maclaine Non-Point Source Training Center Coordinator and  Dave Roque, Retired Soil Scientist ME DACF.

Advanced Training in Sediment and Erosion Control: Winter Best Management Practices Certification Course (in-person only)

Fee: $95 per person

Location: Wiscasset Parks and Recreation • 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring this 4-hour classroom event in Advanced Training in Sediment and Erosion Control: Winter Best Management Practices.This course is intended as a refresher for basic erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) techniques for DEP-certified individuals seeking re-certification credits, but also serves as an introduction to basic and advanced DEP-approved practices in ESC. In 4-hour course, 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 ESC Best Management Practices (BMPs), regulations requiring ESC, and have a chance to discuss ESC applications in in real life situations. Participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation and maintenance of ESC practices using Maine DEPs Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Field Guide for Contractors.

This class qualifies for 4 hours of Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. This class is approved for 2 Credits for Certified Tank Installers. Presented by John Maclaine Non-Point Source Training Center Coordinator.

ME DEP Gravel Road Maintenance Practices Certification Course

Fee: $95 per person

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a four-hour classroom and field event hosted by Boothbay Region Water District.

The proper maintenance of gravel roads in Maine is important for providing residents safe access to their properties and minimizing costly capital repairs to these roads over time, but it is also an important part of protecting our natural resources from degradation. In this training, participants will learn how proper maintenance protects water quality, gravel road materials, how to evaluate a gravel road for maintenance needs, creating a road maintenance plan, gravel road Best Management Practices, and will include a site-walk of a local gravel road to provide a real-life scenario for discussion of potential improvements and practices. This training is intended to be provide a resource for gravel road owners, town officials, contractors, and watershed organizations to better understand methods and practices for evaluating and maintaining gravel roads using the Maine DEP Camp Road Maintenance Manual.

This class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH afford Certified individuals one year of recertification. Presented by John Maclaine Non-Point Source Training Center Coordinator and  Dave Roque, Retired Soil Scientist ME DACF.

Advanced Training in Sediment and Erosion Control for Certified Contractors: Best Management Practices for Landscapers (Online)

Registration deadline is November 26, 2021.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a 4 hour training in Advanced Training in Sediment and Erosion Control for Certified Contractors: Best Management Practices for Landscapers online workshop on Dec. 2nd  The workshop is from 8 am to 12 pm.

John Maclaine of Maine DEP and Rebecca Jacobs of Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District will focus on the Best Management Practices for Landscapers. Soil erosion, which is not just a concern on large construction sites but can also be an issue on established residential properties. Landscape professionals can not only help to control erosion and its impacts to natural resources but help landowners prevent future degradation to our lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands with proper site design, plant selection, and other ecological considerations. In this class, participants will be exposed to important concepts for controlling erosion on residential sites, be exposed to regulations and permits required when disturbing soil near natural resources, discuss the importance of selecting and installing appropriate vegetation for the site, and explore other tools available for creating long term resilient residential landscapes.

This course is intended as continuing education for individuals currently Certified in Erosion Control Practices by the Department to meet re-certification requirements, however certification is not required to attend this class. This course will be of interest to a variety of individuals and may be attended by anyone with interest in increasing their knowledge. This class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH afford Certified individuals one year of recertification or reinstatement credit.

The registration fee for the course is $35 by Nov 26 and includes educational materials. Attendees may register via online or mail. No refunds after Nov 26.

ME DEP Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification Course

Registration deadline is September 10.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a day-long event in Basic Training in Sediment and Erosion Control for Certified Contractors.

This course is necessary to become a Contractor Certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the Department. In this 8-hour course, 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 ('ESC') Best Management Practices (BMPs), regulations requiring ESC, using the Departments Permit By Rule process, in-water work procedures, and ESC planning. Participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation and maintenance of ESC practices using Maine DEPs Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Field Guide for Contractors.