We offer an Introductory Workshop, Stream Smart Phase I Workshop, and a two-day field-based training workshop, Stream Smart Phase II Field Workshop.
Stream Smart Training Phase 1: Participants 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.
These half-day introductory workshops provide training for professionals to expand the local knowledge base on how to include aquatic organism passage and higher storm volume capacity when designing stream/road crossings. Applying the Stream Smart principles to road crossings can help connect and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while protecting roads and public safety. Stream Smart crossings can also help towns prepare for the large and frequent storm events that have been washing out roads around the state and the northeast.
Stream Smart Training Phase 2: This is a two-day, hands-on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings.
Stream Smart for Municipalities Training: This workshop is specifically aimed at informing municipalities of the value of Stream Smart crossings as well as providing information about funding that is currently available to help offset the costs of these culvert replacement projects.
Stay tuned for more information on training webinars, or email conserve@maineaudubon.org to be notified when training information is available.
Maine Audubon and our partners hosted two introductory workshops in December 2025 on the new CoastWise Approach to road/stream crossings in tidal systems.
The workshops were held at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve in southern Maine and at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in the Midcoast region.
For 2026, in addition to hosting two more introductory workshops, we’re excited to add a 2-day professional-level training to the mix later in the year. Stay tuned for more information on training webinars, or email conserve@maineaudubon.org to be notified when training information is available.