2023
STORMWATER 101 WEBINAR SERIES (Jan - Mar)
Hosted by Cody Obropta (Stormwater Program at ME DEP), Saco Watershed Collaborative & Coastal Training Program at the Wells Reserve
Jan 26: Intro to Stormwater Management (slides)
Feb 9: Stormwater Best Management Practices & Innovations (slides)
Feb 23: Stormwater Maintenance (slides)
March 2: Future of Stormwater Management in Maine and “Maine Won’t Wait” climate action plan (slides)
2022
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WEBINAR SERIES (March - May)
Hosted by Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Hanrahan Environmental LLC., Saco Watershed Collaborative, Coastal Training Program at the Wells Reserve
March 22: Testing Biodegradable and Hybrid Methods for Shoreline Stabilization (presentation by Pete Slovinsky, Maine Geological Survey)
March 29: Case Studies in Slope Stabilization (presentation by Mike Everhart, EJ Prescott)
April 12: A Toolbox for Shoreline Protection – Inland Waters (presentation by Peter Hanrahan, Hanrahan Environmental LLC)
April 26: Demystifying Sea Level Rise and Flooding Projections: What Projections Are Available, Why They Vary, and Which to Use (presentation by Hannah Baranes, Gulf of Maine Research Institute)
May 3: Erosion and Sediment Control Matters in Green Infrastructure Too! (presentation by Rob Woodman, Ferguson Waterworks)
May 10: Examples of Coastal Protection with Living Shoreline Features (presentation by Barney Baker, GEI Consultants)
2021
COASTAL EROSION AND LIVING SHORELINES
June 22: Learn how Living Shorelines can alleviate coastal erosion issues along as well as along stream corridors!
LEAVE NO TRACE (LNT) Awareness Training
May 5: Learn how partners in the Mount Washington Valley have been balancing sustainable recreation and wildlife, and what you can do to help!
April 8: Learn what LNT is and how LNT awareness can help protect the environment and the places we love!
REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP (RCP) NETWORK
January 26: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Conservation” Learn how the RCP Network is starting their learning journey on integrating DEI into their everyday conservation work. Passcode for video is 5a6^jHgm
SENSE OF PLACE COMMUNITY FORUM
April 7: “Management of Increased Recreation on Public Lands” Learn how organizations in the Mount Washington area have been strategically managing increased creation on public lands during the pandemic.
February 3: “Recreating in a Changing Climate” Learn how organizations in the mountainous areas of New Hampshire and Maine are adapting to recreation needs while balancing sustainable energy needs in a rapidly changing climate.
March 3: “Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in the Outdoors” Learn how partners in the Mount Washington Valley are supporting diversity and inclusion in their organizations, their communities and mindful actions that YOU can take to increase your awareness around safe recreation in the outdoors!
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Introduction to Environmental Issues
February 3: Learn about the different ecosystem services the Saco River Watershed provides in this presentation to UNE students!