Erosion Control Workshop

When:
October 1, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
2019-10-01T08:00:00-04:00
2019-10-01T16:00:00-04:00
Where:
The Paul Center
39 Concord Road
Chelmsford
MA
Cost:
$50
Contact:
Worcester Conservation District

Sediment is the world’s #1 pollutant. During storms, disturbed soils erode and wash into streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands, threatening drinking water, fish and wildlife, and recreational uses.

The Worcester County Conservation District and Middlesex County Conservation District are partnering to hold two upcoming field days on Erosion Control, one in each county on October 1st and 2nd. These field days will promote a better understanding of the latest erosion control tools and techniques.

  • Tuesday, October 1 – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Paul Center, 39 Concord Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, Cost: $50 per person
  • Wednesday, October 2 – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA 01536, Cost: $50 per person

These workshops will teach techniques for preventing and controlling erosion and supports a favorable quality of life in Massachusetts.

Materials and practices for controlling sediment and designing and installing effective long-term erosion control solutions will be displayed and presented.

The workshops are designed as training for professionals working in soils, erosion control, water quality, public works, engineering, roads, planning and consulting. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for six contact hours for Professional Development Hours (PDHs). These credits can be applied to recertification for the three year Massachusetts Natural Shoreland Erosion Control Certification, and can also be applied to EnviroCert recertification. Otherwise, it is up to the individual to contact their associations to determine if these credit hours can apply to their professional license or recertification.

For more information about the workshops, or to register for one of them, go to https://worcesterconservation.org/shop/summer-erosion-control-workshop/