PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices Workshop on Thursday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxford County Cooperative Extension, located at 9 Olson Road in Paris. The course is of primary interest to contractors but could also be helpful to municipal code enforcement officers, consultants, engineers, public works employees, or anyone looking to learn how to properly deal with erosion issues.

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), 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. This course is necessary to become certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords 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.

The cost of the course is $84 per person if paid online using PayPal (to cover fees), or $80 if sent by check to our office. To learn more and register, please visit our website at oxfordcountyswcd.org/workshops. Please register no later than Tuesday, April 29. For more information, contact Chantelle Hay, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 207-744-3111.