April is an important month in the damage prevention industry. Since 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate has recognized April as National Safe Digging Month (NSDM), which makes 2017 the 10th anniversary of this significant acknowledgment.
Throughout April, Gopher State One Call (GSOC), the Minnesota Regional Common Ground Alliance (MNCGA), and the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety (MNOPS) will be participating in damage prevention meetings offered around the state to emphasize the need to practice safe digging, which includes a “call or click” to GSOC. These educational opportunities are available at no cost for all stakeholders in the underground utility industry.
2017 NSDM Damage Prevention Meetings
New York Mills
/ Perham Area
4/4/17
5:30PM
Park Rapids
4/6/17
10:00AM
Bemidji
4/10/17
5:15PM
Grand Rapids Area
4/11/17
7:30AM
Thief River Falls
4/12/17
5:30PM
International Falls
4/25/17
5:30PM
Baudette
4/26/17
5:30PM
Roseau / Warroad
4/27/17
5:30PM
HmongTown Market
Visit the 811 Car and 811 Bike at the Hmongtown Marketplace to kick off their community garden/farm season!
WHEN
Friday, April 28th through Sunday, April 30th.
WHERE
217 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55103
(On the corner of Como Ave and Marion St. in Saint Paul)
MNOPS Pipeline Safety Conference
Do you work in the gas/liquids industry? Are you a pipeline operator or damage prevention specialist? Register for the MNOPS Pipeline Safety Conference!
WHEN Monday, April 17th through Thursday, April 20th. WHERE Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake 11000 Craguns Dr. Brainerd, MN 56401
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Time to meet vendors and learn about exciting safety products and the latest industry technology.
- Educational and breakout sessions.
- Check out the agenda and see what’s in store.
- MNOPS is turning 30 this year and our conference theme- MNOPS at 30: Then and Now.
REGISTRATION
The registration deadline is Monday, April 3rd. Registration is now closed.