Maine Audubon and its partners work to provide training opportunities for professionals all across the state of Maine in order to expand the local knowledge base on how to include aquatic organism passage and higher storm volume capacity when designing stream/road crossings. We offer Stream Smart workshops for freshwater crossings, and CoastWise workshops for tidal crossings.
To sign up to receive information about upcoming workshops, please contact us at conserve@maineaudubon.org or 207-781-2330 ext. 219.
Stream Smart Training Phase 1:
This is a half-day workshop intended to provide an introduction to the principles of Stream Smart. Participants will 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.
Stream Smart Training Phase 2:
This is a two-day, hands-on, field-based introduction to Stream Smart stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings. Participants will learn in the classroom and out in the field.
Phase 2 trainings are held in the fall. Please check back later.
Stay tuned for more information on training webinars, or email conserve@maineaudubon.org to be notified when training information is available.
CoastWise Introductory Training: This is a half-day workshop intended to provide an introduction to the principles of the CoastWise Approach to tidal road crossings. Participants will learn about the value of salt marshes and tidal streams, the principles of building CoastWise tidal crossings, and some of the technical aspects of designing tidal crossings. Depending on timing, interest, and location we sometimes offer an optional field visit.
CoastWise Professional Training: This is a two-day, hands-on, field-based introduction to CoastWise survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound tidal crossings. Participants will learn in the classroom and out in the field. This training will be held in the fall. Please check
back later.
Stay tuned for more information on training webinars, or email conserve@maineaudubon.org to be notified when training information is available.