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Maine Adaptive BMP Cooperative (ABC)
Calendar of Upcoming Trainings
Date: October 26, 2026 - October 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Manchester Lions Club, Manchester, Maine
A 2-day, hands on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings.
This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords Certified individuals one year of recertification.
Day One will include field training on what information to collect and how to collect it. Day Two participants will analyze the data to develop preliminary designs in the classroom.
Field Clothing: This is primarily a field workshop and we will be in the field, in streams that may be above the knee, so please dress appropriately. Hip boots or waders are ideal. We will work in inclement weather as well, so please come prepared.
Data Analysis: You will also need to bring a laptop with Excel 2016 or later on it for data analysis for Day 2; this is required for the workshop.
Organization: Maine Audubon
Contact Email: conserve@maineaudubon.org
Cost: Registration required and $70 fee
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Date: October 28, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
A 2-day, hands on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings.
This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords Certified individuals one year of recertification.
Day One will include field training on what information to collect and how to collect it. Day Two participants will analyze the data to develop preliminary designs in the classroom.
Field Clothing: This is primarily a field workshop and we will be in the field, in streams that may be above the knee, so please dress appropriately. Hip boots or waders are ideal. We will work in inclement weather as well, so please come prepared.
Data Analysis: You will also need to bring a laptop with Excel 2016 or later on it for data analysis for Day 2; this is required for the workshop.
Organization: Maine Audubon
Contact Email: conserve@maineaudubon.org
Cost: Registration required and $70 fee
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Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Ellsworth VFW, 419 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Join us to 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. We will be in the classroom from 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
Maine Audubon works with partners all across the state to provide training on how to construct culverts and bridges that restore and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while also protecting roads and public safety. Maine Audubon offers introductory workshops as well as hands-on field trainings for road professionals.
Organization: Maine Audubon
Contact Email: conserve@maineaudubon.org
Cost: Registration required and $35 fee
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