Digging Near Our Shorelines: A Hands-on Workshop for Shoreland Projects
Tues, Sept 24, 8-11:00am
Crystal Lake State Park, Barton
Free; Breakfast will be served
Are you a contractor, landscaper, engineer, or site worker who moves dirt on our lakeshores? Join us at Crystal Lake State Park in Barton for a hands-on experience about shoreland best management practices (BMPs), hosted by the Orleans County Conservation District. Learn about coir logs and assist with their installation. Coir logs are used to reduce erosive stormwater velocity along the slope, capture sediment, provide a bench for planting, and strengthen the toe of the shoreline.
The workshop includes presentations by the Orleans County Conservation District, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, and NorthWoods Stewardship Center.
RSVP requested to Bevin:
bevin.barber-campbell@VT.nacdnet.net
802.624.7024
Lakeshore owners often rely on professional contractors, landscapers, engineers or other site workers to give advice and help them manage their property for preserving water quality.
Attendance can fulfill your recertification requirement for the VTDEC Natural Erosion Control Certification Course (recertification is required every 3 years). The VTDEC Natural Erosion Control Certification course is another option for learning this content. It is offered each year by the VT Dept of Environmental Conservation. The next course will be offered in Jan 2025. To learn more about the course, go to: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/lakeshores-lake-wise/nsecc