Stream Smart for Municipalities Tuesday, May 16, 10 am-3 pm (doors open at 9:30 am) Orland Community Center, 25 School House Road, Orland, ME 04472 Cost: FREE. In fact, we're reimbursing towns up to $150 (1/town) to attend! Maine Audubon and The Nature Conservancy will be holding a …
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Stream Smart Screen Time!
There are many steps in the creation of a Stream Smart crossing, and this fall Maine Audubon and partners have released two new videos covering two of the most important ones: water control, and streambed and streambank building. Our many training videos are used by municipalities, contractors, and …
Help Wildlife with Better Stream Smart Crossings
What helps wildlife and protects public safety at the same time? Stream Smart crossings, of course! Stream Smart crossings are culverts and bridges that allow streams to flow naturally as if the road wasn't even there. Not only does this allow fish and wildlife to move freely and safely through the …
Get Trained in “Stream Smart” Principles on 3/26, 4/4
Maine Audubon is pleased to offer two sessions of our Stream Smart Phase 1 Workshop this spring: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden Thursday, April 4, 2019 Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth Registration: 8 - 8:30 am Workshop: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm $35 registration …
What This Election Means for Maine’s Wildlife — & What’s Next
Yesterday, Maine people (and the nation at large) answered our call to #EgretOutTheVote -- in what appear to be record numbers. The majority of votes have been tallied, and we know one thing for certain: The 2018 midterm elections results bode well for Maine's wildlife and habitat. If you didn't …
Here’s Why You Should Vote YES On Questions 2 and 3!
Believe it or not, election day is just two weeks away! On November 6th, don't forget to #EgretOutTheVote (yes, that's the pun and we're sticking to it). Maine's wildlife is on the statewide ballot this year, including the Governor's race (check out the candidates' take on wildlife policy) and two …
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 …