Saturday, July 19, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Raymond Community Church 27 Main Street, Raymond, ME

This workshop is free and registration is not required! It will be held as part of the Raymond Waterways Annual Meeting, but is open to the public.

This workshop will help you figure out ways to minimize erosion by storing, slowing down, and absorbing rainwater around your yard. The Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District will review common driveway, roof, walkway, septic system, and shoreline issues and ways to resolve them. We’ll also explore landscaping options to address erosion issues, identify native plants that thrive in Maine’s rugged lakes region, and low effort practices that will pay you back for years to come!

Bring pictures, maps, and drawings of your landscaping issues for free technical assistance at the end of the workshop!

For additional information, please visit www.raymondwaterways.org.

Thursday, September 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cumberland County SWCD
35 Main Street, Windham

Snacks and drinks provided!

Disturbing soil during winter can make it difficult to prevent erosion and control sediment on construction sites; many of the practices that are most effective during the growing season do not work well during the winter months. Here in Maine, cold weather can hinder adequate erosion and sedimentation control for up to half the year, so knowing appropriate treatments and practices for maintaining water quality can be key to a successful project.

Working in the winter requires extra planning, foresight, inspections, and materials to minimize the impact of these activities on our natural resources and water quality while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This program will explore the options available for performing soil disturbance in the winter as well as highlighting the regulations that contractors need to comply with when performing winter work.

This class qualifies for 4 hours of Continuing Education Credit for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP.