Maine Audubon is hosting a Stream Smart workshops in Greenville, Fort Kent, and Presque Isle to learn about: the value of free-flowing streams; the regulations that are applicable when working on road/stream crossings; the principles of building Stream Smart crossings; the costs and benefits of Stream Smart crossings; and where to look for funding.
Maine Audubon works with partners all across the state to provide training on how to construct culverts and bridges that restore and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while also protecting roads and public safety. Maine Audubon offers introductory workshops as well as hands-on field trainings for road professionals.
This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for road-stream crossings
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We will cover road-stream crossing projects from site assessment to permitting and installation.
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Emphasis is on maintaining and restoring aquatic habitat and economic values of the stream.
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Workshop presenters include professionals from state and federal agencies and statewide non-profits.
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Participants can receive recertification credit for Maine DEP's Voluntary Contractor Certification Program.
See specific dates and times below.
Date: April 3, 2024 8:30AM to 3:00PM
Location: UMaine at Armory Rd, Fort Kent, ME
Information: Classroom activities last until 12:30PM.Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. 1-3PM is reserved for a field trip to various crossings, weather permitting. Register.
Date: April 23, 2024 08:00AM to 12:30PM
Location: Greenville Public Safety, 10 Minden Street, Greenville, ME
Information: Classroom activities last until 12:30PM. Bring your own lunch. 1-3PM is reserved for a field trip tip to various crossings, weather permitting. Register.
Date: May 8, 2024 8:30AM to 3:00PM
Location: Natural Resources Conservation Service, 735 Maine Street, Presque Isle, ME
Information: Classroom activities last until 12:30PM. Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. 1-3PM is reserved for a field trip to various crossings, weather permitting. Register.
The Maine Forest Service is a partner in the Stream Smart Program.
Location: virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine.
Presenter: Angela Mech, Assistant Prof. of Forest Entomology for the School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine
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