Skagit Valley College has developed a three-day, intensive erosion and sediment control instruction and practicum program that will provide students with the required 18 hours necessary to become a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).

Certain types of construction projects, including the Construction Stormwater General Permit, now require that site inspections be conducted by a CESCL.

The class will be at the San Juan Center and will meet on Friday, April 24 from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The class will be led by Dr. Claus Svendsen, Chair of the Department of Environmental Conservation and upon successful completion of this course participants will be a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead recognized by Washington State Department of Ecology and satisfying this department’s training course requirements.

Advance registration is required by Friday, April 3. Please call 378.3220, Skagit Valley College – San Juan Center, to register by credit card or at 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor to register in person.