Road, stream crossing workshop slated in Houlton

9 years ago

HOULTON, Maine — On Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Stream Smart Phase II technical workshop will be held at the Houlton Fire Department at 99 Military St. in Houlton.

This workshop is designed for participants to learn how to assess a road/stream crossing and gather the information needed to develop a conceptual design for an open bottom stream crossing. The workshop will also include a hands-on field portion. The Stream Smart workshop is designed to provide training for professionals responsible for road/stream crossings.

The rain date is Thursday, Nov. 5

Continuing education credits are available for DEP’s certified contractors, licensed professional foresters, and QLP. Cost of workshop is $35. Persons may register online at www.maineaudubon.org/stream-smart or by contacting Beth Pauls at bpauls@maineaudubon.org or 781-2330 x273 for more information.

The Stream Smart workshop is made possible by support from NRCS, the Sally Mead Hands Foundation and Sustainable Forest Initiative.