The 71st annual Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course will take place May 12-14, 2026. The three-day Short Course provides high-quality presentations on the practical and theoretical aspects of the causes and prevention of corrosion on underground structures. Specific topics include instrumentation, corrosion surveys, cathodic protection, pipe coatings and various methods of corrosion control. The course is designed for personnel whose work requires a practical knowledge of underground metallic corrosion and covers both fundamental and advanced treatment of corrosion control subjects.

Please join us on April 8th, 2026 at Der Dutchman Restaurant for our first 2026 Ohio Corrosion Committee meeting. This will be a great opportunity to connect, share updates, and discuss important plans and initiatives for the future. If you have any topics you would like added to the agenda, feel free to reply to this email. When: April 8th, 2026 Where: Der Dutchman Restaurant, 720 SR 97 West, Bellville, OH Time: 9:00 am  Registration 9:30 am  Case File Review 10:15 am Break 10:30 am TBD 11:30 am Lunch Cost: $30.00 includes buffet lunch ($10.00 no lunch) RSVP to Linda Yafanaro at lyafanaro@farwestcorrosion.com or ohiocorrosioncommittee@gmail.com.

The Liberty Bell Corrosion Course provides classes developing corrosion technology as well as "state-of-the-art" expertise. Classes are presented by recognized specialists from industry, government, and academia.Advanced Course students who complete the entire course will receive a certificateindicating they are a Qualified Isolation Flange Installer. Courses Include:• Basic Corrosion Control• Underground Corrosion Control• Advanced Corrosion Control• Corrosion Control with Protective Coatings• Rectifier Troubleshooting and Repair