Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Training

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

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.