Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them

When: April 6 – 7, 2021
What: Two-day training course to learn about living shorelines and how to install them
Where: Hybrid Format (Virtual Learning and Field Trip in Pensacola, FL)
Who: Question? Contact bibzaj@nwf.org

Please join us for a 2-day hybrid training course for or marine contractors, landscapers, local governments, coastal homeowners and others to learn about living shorelines and how to install them.

Living shorelines are softer, greener alternatives to stabilize shorelines from erosion, sea level rise, and other damage, and can be installed either alone or as an enhancement to an existing seawall or other structure. They protect, restore, or enhance natural shoreline habitat and maintain coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, oyster shell, and other organic materials.

The course will include three formats: on-line lectures (to be completed in advance of course); virtual group activities (Day 1); and in-person field trips/site visits (Day 2), for approximately 16 hours of learning. Instruction will be provided by Florida’s top living shorelines experts, and includes a Training Manual, distributed in advance of the class.

CEU may be available through Construction Industry Licensing Board.

$50 registration fee includes all learning modules, Training Manual (hard copy and electronic), In-Person Site Visits with drinks/snacks (Day 2), and other participant materials. COVID safety protocols will be followed for the in-person Site Visits.

If interested, please complete short application at https://www.ppbep.org/livingshorelinecourse

Jessica Koelsch Bibza
Senior Specialist, Wildlife Policy, Gulf Program
She | Her | Hers
National Wildlife Federation
C: 727.424.9957 O: 850.332.0266
www.nwf.org
Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world

OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm

Join Kelly White & Associates Insurance for a safety workshop:
OSHA Multiemployer Citation Policy Workshop today at 2pm
Free for all FMCA Members & their staff

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USDOL announces Final Rule for Independent Contractors

Despite all the chaos in DC as of late it appears DOL has been working. This is very important information if you are using contractor employees, W-9 employees, or other non-traditional employer to employee type relationships.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20210106

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

12 x 48 x 4 sectional barge Raked for sale

To whom it may concern,
Capt. Howard Poe here, American Dock Builders out of Brunswick, GA. I plan to retire this upcoming year and have some of my equipment up for sale. Please see below and let me know if you might have any interest.
Thank you in advance,
Capt. Howard Poe
912-577-0552

12 x 48 x 4 sectional barge Raked
Heavy Duty Main Trusses Constructed with 5″ Cannel
Under Top Dec – 5′ Cannels running Longitudinally
Above Bottom Dec – 3″ Channels running Longitudinally
1/4′ plating throughout
Barges put into Configuration prior to painting
1 1/4″ Dia.
Coasted with Seaguard 5000 Epoxy
Connecting Angles are 4″ x 4″ x 5/8″
Weight is Approx 24,000 lbs/unit
Two Units per Truck load
Shipping to Brunswick, GA 31525

call owner for more details or email Kelly.white@myfmca.org for photos.

Marine Construction Permit Issue Survey

Dear Membership,

The Board would like to survey our members to find out what permitting issues you are seeing with various agencies in your area. We are working to provide solutions, training and possible topics to discuss with the varying agencies. See below examples of the type of information we would like to obtain:

* Length of time from application to approval
* RAI’s on submitted applications
* Communication issues in general
* Agencies ability to meet/respond within established time lines
* Submitting to multiple agencies for same project
* Requiring additional survey’s or information not previously required
* Increased/Decreased enforcement for either permitted or non-permitted structures

Again, any information you provide will be held confidentially within the board. We are attempting to resolve some issues we have recently been made aware of, however are trying to determine if they are isolated or district/statewide issues.

We look forward to your response.

Respectfully,
The Board of Directors
Florida Marine Contractors Association