Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Training

Name: Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Training
Start: 2027-02-11T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2027-04-15T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

Schedule

Thu, 11 Feb, 2027 at 08:00 am to Thu, 15 Apr, 2027 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District | Lewiston, ME

Learn best management practices to avoid losing soil on any site during all types of projects.
About this Event

In this 8-hour course, participants will learn:

Why erosion control practices are important

Principles of erosion and sedimentation

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

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.

This course is necessary to become a Contractor Certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the Department. The course is of primary interest to contractors but could also be helpful to municipal code enforcement officers, consultants, engineers and public works employees.