CBI Training Resources

CBI Newsletter

May 2020

On Friday, May 15 the DEP and LEA conducted a CBI training session via Zoom. This email contains all the materials shared during the training, as well as the full recording of the meeting itself. I hope that these resources help you prepare for the 2020 CBI season. If you have questions please refer to the contact links at the bottom of this email.

Sincerely,

Mary Jewett - Milfoil Coordinator

How to conduct a boat inspection

This section includes links to inspection resources. Videos and documents to help you conduct safe and effective inspections.

2020 CBI Handbook
Basic Slideshow - discusses the threat of invasive species and the Maine milfoil law
2020 Training Video - how to conduct an inspection during the COVID-19 pandemic
DEP IAP resources page - DEP program information: videos, interactive map, and more
May 15 Zoom Training - approximately 2 hours

Collecting data - inspection forms and the app

The DEP is strongly recommending the use of the CBI Mobile App for data collection this year. During the training Mary walked through the paper inspection form and demonstrated how to put that information into the app. The links below will help you download and use the app for submitting data.

2020 Inspection Form - The old fashioned paper form. Many inspectors will opt to use the form and enter the data at home.
Downloading the app:
* Quick Start
* Detailed instructions: PDF or Powerpoint
Dashboard - View the data as soon as it is submitted via the app!

For questions about downloading the app please email [email protected]

Additional Resources and Contacts

CDC Poster
Maine COVID-19 Guidelines
Buy a Sticker - Website where out-of-staters can buy a lake and river protection sticker
Lake Stewards of Maine - information on suspicious plants and how to submit a photo or plant sample for identification

Still have questions? Contact us:

Mary Jewett (LEA) - CBI program, acquiring supplies, signing up for the newsletter. [email protected]

Karen Hahnel (DEP) - CBI grant program, COVID-19 guidelines. [email protected]

Becky Schaffner (DEP) - CBI Mobile data collection app, inspections dashboard. [email protected]