Today is World Fish Migration Day, a “one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish.” Fish passage and riparian habitat connectivity are important, long-standing issues for Maine Audubon. Our Stream Smart program focuses on helping towns and cities install new culverts at stream crossings which allow fish […]
Habitat Connectivity
Amphibian Xing! Watch out for Frogs and Salamanders on the Road
I got the text at 9:07 last night. I had just finished practicing piano and heard the rain splattering on the roof. I was thinking about making some tea and settling down with a good book before slipping off to bed. The message read: A few moving tonight – we need your help! So, instead […]
Why the new transportation bond is great news for Maine’s wildlife
We were thrilled to see that Maine voters passed Question 3 in this week’s election by a very comfortable margin (72 percent!). This newly-approved transportation bond includes $5 million for municipal culvert upgrades — which is excellent news for Maine’s wildlife. Water resources are vital to our wildlife. Eighty-five percent of species either live in […]
Maine Audubon receives $97,000 grant to improve habitat in Kennebec River watershed
This month, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $1.2 million in funding to �protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat in New England.� This includes a grant of $96,368 to Maine Audubon to improve mature forest habitat for forest-dwelling birds. Our work through this grant will benefit species like the Black-throated Blue Warbler, […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release May 24, 2016 Contact: Leslie Taylor, Media Manager ltaylor@maineaudubon.org 207-781-2330 x276 mobile: 347-225-1510 FALMOUTH � Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers to survey roads in Maine for signs of animal road crossings. Now that the weather has warmed up, many animals are likely to be spotted on or near Maine […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 29, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick, 207-781-2330 x232 Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road Maine Audubon seeks �road watch� volunteers FALMOUTH�� As the weather warms up, many animals are on the move and are more likely to be spotted on or near Maine roads. […]
Report: Veazie Dam Ceremony, Celebration and Breaching
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiny3C-b6fs Maine Audubon is proud to be part of the Penobscot River Restoration Trust and this unprecedented project for the people and wildlife of Maine. Our long history of work to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat includes extensive efforts to keep the state’s major rivers open for travel – for fish, wildlife, and people. […]
Maine Audubon Receives Funding to Restore Aquatic Habitat
NEWS RELEASE� For Immediate Release July 11, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith,�Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 � Maine Audubon Receives Funding to Restore Aquatic Habitat Falmouth – Maine Audubon announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation (Freeport) for its work to maintain […]
Western Maine Wildlife Road Watch Training Video Available
In April our team held training sessions for Western Maine Road Watch volunteers via webinar. The training provides an overview of the Road Watch program, along with detailed information on how to identify, record, and submit signs of wildlife road crossing in western Maine. You can view the recorded webinar below.