Event Information
Description
2019 Erosion & Sediment Control Field Days
A full day of training (offered in two locations) for professionals working in soils, erosion control, water quality, public works, engineering, roads, planning, resource conservation and consulting.
Updated program information is posted at https://swcssnec.org/2019-esc-field-day
Wed Oct 9th | Montville Community Center
836 Old Colchester Rd | Oakdale, CT 06370
Thu Oct 10th | Tolland County Agricultural Center
24 Hyde Ave (Rte 30) | Vernon, CT 06066
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (both days)
Sediment is the world’s # 1 pollutant. Erosion Control has changed dramatically over the years and new technologies are constantly in development. Use this workshop to help you stay current on useful practices.
The full-day training session will combine classroom presentations and hands-on field demonstrations in small group settings. Our goal is to provide information that is immediately useful to all who attend.
- $45 SWCS Members
- $55 Non-Members
- Free* for Students!
Morning coffe & pastries and Lunch included
*Students must be currently enrolled full-time; pre-registration is required
These field days are a unique collaborative effort between the private and public sectors to share information and promote a better understanding of the latest tools available to all who are entrusted with protecting our precious soil and water resources.
For details about the program, and for dates & locations of other field days in MA and RI this fall, please go to https://swcssnec.org/2019-esc-field-day
KUDOS and THANKS to EJ Prescott for organizing the field demonstrations, securing pre-approved credits and taking the lead on making these events possible!
- This is a RAIN or SHINE event.
- Pre-Registration Required, by credit card only.
- Registration includes lunch.
- No refunds.
- Registration may be transferred.
APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
- EnviroCert International: 6 professional development hours
- CT DEEP Pesticide Management Program – category 3A: 1 credit hour
- Engineering & Landscape Architect: 3 professional development hours
- Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association: 1 RICH credit
Contact your professional association to find out if continuing education credits are available for this program.