Workshops are offered throughout the year in various parts of the state.
Maine Audubon and its Stream Smart 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 an Introductory Workshop, Stream Smart Phase I Workshop, and a two-day field-based training workshop, Stream Smart Phase II Field Workshop.
To sign up to receive information about upcoming workshops — or to request a Stream Smart training in your town or area — please contact us at conserve@maineaudubon.org or 207-781-2330 ext. 219.
Stream Smart Training Phase 1: 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: 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.