SKOWHEGAN – The Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District and University of Maine Extension Service will sponsor a workshop on best forestry management practices to preserve water quality and fish passage, from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 22.

The event will cost $5 and may meet professional forestry recertification requirements. Preregistration is required by Monday, Oct. 18. For more information, contact Jeff McCabe at the Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District at 474-8324, ext. 102, or by e-mail at somerset-swcd@me.nacdnet.org.