Upcoming Events
March 8, 2019- Septic System Installers Training
Training Topics Will Include: Revisions to SSWWD rules, erosion/sediment control, what causes failures and how to avoid them, inspections, interchangeability of disposal field devices, installer liability, reading and understanding the HHE-200 form, how water moves into and through the soil, septic system hydrology, retaining walls, backfill specifications and history, installing septic system force mains through wet-lands, force main stream crossings,
Site evaluators will receive 7 CEUs towards relicensing, LPIs will receive 7 CEUs towards relicensing, contractors and site evaluators will receive re-certification in erosion and sediment control practices.
Location: West Bath Seaside Grange 75 New Meadows Rd. West Bath 04530
Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Cost: $75 per person. Registration due by February 26th. After February 26th cost is $90 per person. No refunds.
Training Topics Will Include: Revisions to SSWWD rules, erosion/sediment control, what causes failures and how to avoid them, inspections, interchangeability of disposal field devices, installer liability, reading and understanding the HHE-200 form, how water moves into and through the soil, septic system hydrology, retaining walls, backfill specifications and history, installing septic system force mains through wet-lands, force main stream crossings,
Site evaluators will receive 7 CEUs towards relicensing, LPIs will receive 7 CEUs towards relicensing, contractors and site evaluators will receive re-certification in erosion and sediment control practices.
Location: West Bath Seaside Grange 75 New Meadows Rd. West Bath 04530
Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Cost: $75 per person. Registration due by February 26th. After February 26th cost is $90 per person. No refunds.
March 13, 2019- Maine DEP Erosion and Sediment Control Training for Contractor Certification
Training Topics Will Include:
• Why is erosion control needed?
• Laws and regulations requiring erosion control
• Erosion and sedimentation
• Erosion control best management practices and planning
• Pollution prevention at construction sites
• Erosion control plan design
By attending this session, you qualify to become Maine DEP certified in erosion and sediment control practices after the completion of a site evaluation.
Location: Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St. Bath, ME 04530
Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Cost: $75 per person. Registration is due by March 1, 2019. No refunds.
Training Topics Will Include:
• Why is erosion control needed?
• Laws and regulations requiring erosion control
• Erosion and sedimentation
• Erosion control best management practices and planning
• Pollution prevention at construction sites
• Erosion control plan design
By attending this session, you qualify to become Maine DEP certified in erosion and sediment control practices after the completion of a site evaluation.
Location: Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St. Bath, ME 04530
Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Cost: $75 per person. Registration is due by March 1, 2019. No refunds.
March 22, 2019- District Annual Social Event
Open to the public, join us for a night of entertainment. Dinner will be provided and a cash bar will be available. This event is meant to bring our community together for a casual, relaxed evening.
Location: VFW of Auburn 588 Minot Ave. Auburn, ME 04210
Time: 5:00pm -9:00pm
Cost: $25 per person, which includes dinner. Registration is due by March 18, 2019. Call Mackenzie at 207-241-5377 for more information.
Open to the public, join us for a night of entertainment. Dinner will be provided and a cash bar will be available. This event is meant to bring our community together for a casual, relaxed evening.
Location: VFW of Auburn 588 Minot Ave. Auburn, ME 04210
Time: 5:00pm -9:00pm
Cost: $25 per person, which includes dinner. Registration is due by March 18, 2019. Call Mackenzie at 207-241-5377 for more information.
May 18, 2019- Annual Spring Plant Sale
This year our plant sale will be a day full of fun and activities for those of all ages thanks to help from our host Whiting Farm in Auburn, Maine. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information! Order forms will be available soon.
This year our plant sale will be a day full of fun and activities for those of all ages thanks to help from our host Whiting Farm in Auburn, Maine. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information! Order forms will be available soon.
April 22, 2019- Communicating with Diverse Farmers
Guidance, teaching tips, and tools for people working with culturally and linguistically diverse farmers. This training is presented by Dani Schere, M.Ed., an adult learning and language/literacy specialist.
Location: 254 Goddard Rd. Lewiston, ME 04240
Time: 9:00am -12:00pm
Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $15 per person. Call 207-241-5377 to register.
Guidance, teaching tips, and tools for people working with culturally and linguistically diverse farmers. This training is presented by Dani Schere, M.Ed., an adult learning and language/literacy specialist.
Location: 254 Goddard Rd. Lewiston, ME 04240
Time: 9:00am -12:00pm
Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $15 per person. Call 207-241-5377 to register.
April 25, 2019- Applying Erosion and Sediment Control Practices and Understanding Associated Regulatory Requirements
Agenda will include
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $30.00 per person. This course counts for re-certification credits in Maine DEP Contractor Certification in Erosion and Sediment Control Practices. Call 207-241-5377 to register.
Agenda will include
- DEP Permitting & Regulations with John Maclaine, Maine DEP Non-Point Source Training Center Coordinator
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Permitting with Colin Greenan, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Maine Project Office
- A Practical Look at Erosion and Sediment Control with Candi Gilpatric, USDA NRCS Agricultural Engineer
- Case Study: Pane discussion of a project with all three professionals.
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $30.00 per person. This course counts for re-certification credits in Maine DEP Contractor Certification in Erosion and Sediment Control Practices. Call 207-241-5377 to register.
