Upcoming Workshops & Trainings
Welcome to the Workshops & Training Page!
See below for a variety of workshops, trainings, and events happening in and around the watershed by 30 Mile and/or other organizations alike.
Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop
When: Thursday, June 4th, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Ladd Recreation Center, 26 Gott Rd, Wayne, ME
Learn how proper maintenance protects water quality; about gravel road materials; how to evaluate a gravel road for maintenance needs; creating a road maintenance plan; and how to implement gravel road Best Management Practices. The class may include a site-walk on a local gravel road, which provides a real-life scenario for discussion of potential improvements and practices. Led by Maine DEP and hosted by 30 Mile.
Please contact Ellie Hatt, gabrielle@30mileriver.org, with any questions.
Volunteer Water Quality Monitor Workshop
When: Thursday, June 18th, Time TBD
Where: Echo Lake Public Boat Launch, Route 41, Mount Vernon
For the third year in a row, Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) is holding a water quality training for volunteer water quality monitors in our watershed this spring. A special thanks to Echo Lake volunteers for offering on-water support during the workshop again! If you are in need of recertification, or want to become a newly trained monitor for your lake or pond, please contact Sara York, sara@30mileriver.org, for more information or to register.
Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using OUR SHORE
When: Thursday, June 18th, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: 7 Lakes Alliance, 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME 04917
This training, organized in partnership with 7 Lakes Alliance, introduces participants to resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat to create resilient and stable shorelines. This event will be led by the Maine DEP’s Nonpoint Source Training Center.
Please contact Ellie Hatt, gabrielle@30mileriver.org, with any questions.