MAWS is looking for anyone interested in presenting a poster at this year's 2017 Winter Conference. Please see the flyer linked below for more information and how to register.
2016 Vernal Pool Migration
What a difference a year makes... how many inches of snow did we have on the ground this time last year?? Spring is closing in on us early (thank you El Nino!) in 2016. Use the comment section below to report sightings relating to vernal pool migration across the state. Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
Type of evidence of activity (adults on road, egg masses, spermatophores, etc.)
Note: Once you're out surveying, the MAWS VP Protocol can be download under "Quick Links" to the right.
2016 MAWS Winter Conference Poster Session
For the 2016 Winter Conference we are opening a poster session to students, individuals, or small groups. If anyone is interested in submitting an abstract, please complete the form, linked below, and send to Danielle. Also, feel free to pass this along to anyone else that may be interested.
Key points: Poster topics should have a "significant nexus" with wetlands. Abstracts are due by Friday, February 19; and applicants will be notified if they are accepted by Friday, February 26, 2016. The annual meeting is on March 31 this year at Bowdoin College.
2016 MAWS Research Stipend
The MAWS Research Stipend to fund wetland related research projects in Maine is now available. An application can be downloaded from the sidebar to the right.
Request for Qualifications, Town of Brunswick, Maine
FYI MAWS Members -
The Town of Brunswick is looking for qualified and experienced professional environmental planning consultants to assist in completing an assessment of the urban-impaired Mare Brook Watershed and related community engagement activities. Follow the link below for more information regarding this opportunity.
MAWS Waters of the US Workshop - CANCELLED
The Clean Water Act Waters of the US workshop that was scheduled for August 12 has been postponed to some later to-be-determined date.
It’s a great topic, and the organization will try to get this rescheduled in the near future.
2015 Vernal Pool Migration Reports
It's that time again, folks! Spring has sprung in Maine despite what many may be saying after the cold and snowy latter part of the winter. Use the comment section below to report your sighting and aid others in following vernal pool migration across the state. Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
Type of evidence of activity (adults on road, egg masses, spermatophores, etc.)
Proposed Revisions of the New England District Compensatory Mitigation Guidance
The Army Corps of Engineers has recently released proposed revisions to the New England District Compensatory Mitigation Guidance. Public comments will be accepted until May 4th, 2015. Paul Minkin and Jay Clement will be on hand at the year's Winter Conference (next week) to discuss the updates, among other items. The Public Notice regarding the proposed changes can be downloaded below.
Winter Conference and Annual Meeting
Don't forget to sign-up for the winter conference and annual meeting. The registration fee goes up after March 10th. View the EVENTS page for more information or download the agenda and registration below.
To view your membership status as of 2014, review the membership lists.
Student Poster Presentations
The Maine Association of Wetland Scientists (MAWS) is looking for student poster presentations to showcase their research during the MAWS annual meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Bowdoin College. This is an excellent opportunity for students to network and present their research projects to a body of natural resource professionals. For more information and to sign-up, download the flyer below.
2015 Maine Wetlands Research Stipend
MAWS is pleased to announce it's 2015 wetlands research stipend. Up to $1,000 is being offered to one or two students actively enrolled in a degree program related to wetland science. Stipend candidates must be pursuing a wetlands research project.
For more information:
Applications are due by April 3rd, 2015. Questions regarding the research stipend can be directed to Aleita Burman: blburman@gmail.com
MAWS Merchandise
Show your love for the organization!
MAWS has the following for sale:
T- Shirt - $15.00
Can Koozie - $2.50
Hat - $12.50
State of Maine Significant Vernal Pool Data Form Preparation
FYI -
Powerpoint presentation available on completing the State of Maine vernal pool data form. It can be found here:
http://www.umaine.edu/vernalpools/Powerpoints/MDIFWDataSheet.pdf
Upcoming Workshops and Classes in 2014
Several workshops have recently been posted under the Upcoming Events page for 2014.
In addition, The Eagle Hill Institute is offering 3 week-long courses that may be of interest:
Wetland Identification and Delineation, and Associated Ecology
June 15 to 21. Taught by Matt Schweisberg and Joe Homer
(Tuition = $575)
Sedges and Rushes: Identification and Ecology
June 15 to 21. Taught by Anton Reznicek
A Survey of Grasses of Northeastern North America
August 3 to 9. Taught by Dennis Magee
For general information about The Eagle Hill program, go to
http://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/natural-history-seminars.shtml
2014 Vernal Pool Migration Reports
Vernal pool critter migration is nearly upon us. We've been hearing reports of critter movement in the greater Boston area and it will only be a matter of time before we're all scrambling to get out and count egg masses here in Maine. Similar to last year, please comment on this post as you have reports of activity. Please include the following:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
Type of evidence of activity (adults on road, egg masses, spermatophores, etc.)
MAWS Winter Conference & Annual Meeting
Remember to pre-register for the MAWS Winter Conference and Annual Meeting by 3/12/2014!
Check out the "Upcoming Events" section for more information and to register.
If you are planning to pay at the door please RSVP to Tim Forrester ASAP!
2013 Vernal Pool Activity
The vernal pool season is upon us, I am hearing sporadic reports that critters are beginning to make their way to the pools. To keep everyone in the loop on the progression of critter migration across the state, feel free to use the comment section of this post. Let everyone know what you are seeing and hearing out there!
2013 Annual Meeting
Copies of each presenter's slides have been added to the site under "Events: Past Workshops".
MAWS Mail List
If you would like to be on our mailing list and receive email updates about the membership, upcoming workshops, and other "happenings" of the organization you can do so by visiting the list page under "Membership". Once there, you can view past posts and request a subscription.
MAWS Winter Conference and Annual Meeting
The Maine Association of Wetland Scientists Annual Meeting and Winter Conference is March 25th at the Maple Hill Conference Center in Hallowell. Agenda and registration information is below: