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2025-2026 Course Catalog and Information for Host Organizations
How to Get Certified/Recertified/Reinstated in Erosion Control Practices
Contacts:
John Maclaine (207) 615-3279
Jordan Kimball (207) 281-6386
NPSTraining.DEP@maine.gov
Fax (207) 287-2814
Online Courses for New Certification and Re-Certification in Erosion Control Practices
Online courses for new certification and re-certification are offered through our partner, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission and its Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (NEIWPCC-JETCC).
Take Online Classes through NEIWPCC-JETCC (off-site)
In-Person Courses
- Courses for New Certification in Erosion Control Practices
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To qualify for Maine DEP Certification in Erosion Control Practices, completion of the eight (8)-hour course, “Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices”, is required. This course is available online in a modular course format, or in-person. In-person courses may be offered at locations throughout the state or virtually by webinar and are organized by local partners. Fees may apply. Please register for the following programs through the contact listed for the event below. Online classes available at NEIWPCC-JETCC.
These courses meet the classroom requirements and qualify individuals to apply for New Certifications in Erosion Control Practices.
NOTE: Individuals taking this course in-person for Continuing Education Credit will receive six (6) credit hours but must remain for the entire course (no partial credit will be given).
Date Location Course Title Registration September 25, 2025 Wells Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Jodine Adams 207-646-5187 October 9, 2025 York Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices James Kelley October 16, 2025 Dexter area Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Al Tempesta (207) 924-7620 October 23, 2025 Waterboro Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Angela Chute 207-247-6166 ext. 121 October 29, 2025 Presque Isle area Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices John Maclaine November 6, 2025 Knox-Lincoln County area Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Louisa Crane December 4, 2025 Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton, Maine Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Emlyn Emerock January 8, 2026 Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton, Maine Winter BMPs Emlyn Emerock January 22, 2026 Presque Isle area Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices John Maclaine January 22, 2026 AGCMaine, 188 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland February 5, 2026 AGCMaine, 188 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland February 12, 2026 Piscataquis County Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Cheyanne Skomars February 26, 2026 Waterboro Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Angela Chute 207-247-6166 ext. 121 March 5, 2026 AGCMaine, 188 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland March 12, 2026 Waterboro Town Hall, 24 Townhouse Rd, Waterboro, ME Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Angela Chute 207-247-6166 ext. 121 April 2, 2026 AGCMaine, 188 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland April 9, 2026 York County Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Melissa Brandt April 23, 2026 Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton, Maine Shoreline Stabilization Practices using OUR SHORE Emlyn Emerock April 30, 2026 Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton, Maine Stream Crossing Installation Practices Emlyn Emerock May 14, 2026 AGCMaine, 188 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Thomas Sutherland - Courses for Continuing Education (Re-Certification & Reinstatement)
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To maintain certification, Continuing Education Credits are required. These Continuing Education Credits vary by course and each Continuing Education Hour completed will afford the DEP-Certified individuals one (1) year of additional certification, up to a maximum of six (6) years. Online classes available at NEIWPCC-JETCC.
In-person courses may be offered at locations throughout the state or virtually by webinar and are organized by local partners. Fees may apply. Please register for the following programs through the contact listed for the event below. These courses qualify for Continuing Education Credits that can be used towards re-certification of current certification or re-instatement of expired certifications.
Date Credit Hours Location Course Title Registration None at this time
- 3rd Party Continuing Education Courses (Re-Certification & Reinstatement)
The following classes are offered by 3rd party organizations and are not directly administered by DEP; however, the following classes have been approved for DEP Erosion Control Certification Continuing Education credits.
Please note that these classes do not report certifications directly to DEP so individuals must submit proof of attendance to NPSTraining.DEP@maine.gov following the class to apply credits towards your certification. Online classes available at NEIWPCC-JETCC.
How to Register a Third-Party Class for DEP Certification CreditsDate Credit Hours Location Course Title Registration None at this time