Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Responsible Personnel Certification
(RPC) Course
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Erosion and Sediment Control training course (formerly “Green Card”) trains individuals acting as the “Responsible Person” implementing and maintaining erosion and sediment controls under State law. There is no fee for the course. It takes 4-5 hours to complete. You do not need finish it in one sitting. Upon completion, a certification number and card are generated. You may print out the card or save it electronically.
Valid MDE certification is required for all engineers, designers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel responsible for E&S Control implantation, installation, maintenance, and inspection working on projects in the State of Maryland.
Cards issued prior to January 1, 2012 are no longer valid.
Need to look up your responsible personnel certification or obtain more information? Visit THIS PAGE at the Maryland Department of the Environment.
The online MDE training is available at the link below.
Click here to take the training course.
MDOT SHA/MTBMA Training - SHA Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Certification Program
In addition, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), in cooperation with Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA), offers training for the SHA Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Certification Program. Valid certification is recommended for contractors, project managers, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel responsible for E&S Control.
The E&SC certification (“Yellow Card”) is required for Contractor Superintendents and Erosion & Sediment Control Managers who work on MDOT SHA Projects.
The online MDOT SHA E&SC Certification (Yellow Card) training is available at the links below.
Click here to register and take the certification test
Click here to view the training course
The online MDOT SHA E&SC Re-certification (Yellow Card) training is available at the links below.
Click here to view the training course
https://roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=56
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Non-MPS Training Opportunitines: Partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Education Workgroup are excited to announce this year’s MWEE Practitioner Webinar Series. This series is meant for both non-formal and formal educators who are interested in bettering their practice around supporting Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs).
Join us for hour-long webinars to learn from fellow MWEE practitioners about topics such as engaging community partners, offering out-of-school time MWEEs, and incorporating environmental literacy into career and technical education.
One webinar is scheduled each month from December through March. Learn more about each webinar listed below and register HERE or at the links below.
Empowering Educators: How Community Partners Can Fuel Hands-On MWEE Training Through Grants and Support, December 10, 2025, 2:00-3:00PM - Register
Making Waves Beyond the Classroom: MWEEs that Inspire Changemakers, January 7, 2026, 2:00-3:00PM - Register
From Field Trips to Field Experiences: Partnering for Meaningful Environmental Education, February 10, 2026, 3:00-4:00PM - Register
Expanding Environmental Literacy in Career Technical Education, March 4, 2026, 2:00-3:00PM - Register
All webinars will be recorded and added to the MWEE Practitioner Webinar Series playlist on YouTube (check out great ones from previous years!) but hopefully you can attend live to ask questions and join the conversation.
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Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Pacific (1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern)
Cost: Free (live webinar and for 24 hours after airing)
Part 1 of a 3-part webinar series on the
Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Successful Trail Building with Aggregates.
Webinar 1 Synopsis
Lay the groundwork by explaining the basics of aggregates, the range of material options available, and why material selection matters. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings. Learn more about the webinar including the learning objectives and presenter(s) here.
Presenters
Tiffany Koss, President, Kafka Granite, LLC
Mike Repyak, Director of Development & Outdoor Recreation, Kocourek Trailhead Foundation
3-part webinar series:
- November 20, 2025: Understanding Trail Aggregates: Foundation for Performance
- January 22, 2026: Choosing the Right Aggregate: Matching Material to Trail Use and Terrain
- March 19, 2026: Installation Excellence for Aggregate: Tips, Tricks, and Common Pitfalls
Thank You Partners!
We want to thank the partners of the Advancing Trails Webinar Series that include iZone Imaging, Professional TrailBuilders Association, GrizBurger Fund, 52Eighty Creative, Terrabilt Wayfinding Solutions, and our Federal agency partners with the Department of Interior including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
We also want to thank our Trail Champion members for helping keep our LIVE webinars produced weekly and free: Trail Design Specialists, Pilot Rock by RJ Thomas Manufacturing Company, Kansas Trails, Vacker Sign, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Alliance Action Sports Experts, Horsley Witten Group, and West Virginia University - Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative.
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- Cintas Safety Training
- https://www.cintas.com/compliance-training/advanced-safety-training/
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- Dates posted for Civilian Supervisor, First Line Supervisor & Administrator, Basic Instructor, Field Training Officer and Comparative Compliance. Visit our Training Announcements website to view 2026 dates!
- Stress Management - January 8th
- Dealing with Difficult Employees - January 15th
- Managing Across Generations - January 21st
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