DRESDEN — Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day event on Stream Crossing Installation Practices, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, at Pownalborough Hall, 314 Patterson Road in Dresden. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This 4-hour class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. 

Maine has approximately 45,000 miles of rivers and streams, many of which intersect with the 30,000 miles of roads throughout the state, according to SWCD, in a news release.

"The design and proper installation of stream crossings is important for the continued resiliency of the road network and reducing flooding impacts; its also extremely important for the ability of fish and wildlife to access the habitat needed to sustain their populations for generations to come," said SWCD.

During this four (4) hour introductory course, participants are exposed to various aspects of stream crossing design such as structure selection and sizing; requirements for aquatic organism passage; regulations related to new and replacement stream crossings; and tools and techniques for the installation of crossings that minimize the impacts of construction activities on the stream to maintain water quality.

This training is intended to be a resource for road managers and association members, town officials, contractors, and watershed organizations as an introduction to proper selection and installation of stream crossings throughout Maine.

Workshop fee is $60 per person ($62 online) and registration is required. For more information or to register, check out the SWCD website at https://www.knox-lincoln.org/events-workshops/stream-crossing-installation-practices, or contact Julie Sells at the Knox-Lincoln SWCD office at 207-596-2040, julie@knox-lincoln.org. 

Knox-Lincoln SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.