MAWS is offering up to $4,000 available to fund a research project(s) relating to study of Maine wetlands. Partial awards may be given. The deadline for submittal of proposals/abstracts is May 3, 2024. Information on the requirements and submission process can downloaded at the link below.
Eagle Hill Institute Wetland and related Seminars for 2023
See below for upcoming seminars at the Eagle Hill Institute.
Eagle Hill Institute’s 2023 Wetland and Related Seminars
Eagle Hill is right on the coast of Eastern Maine, between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. https://www.eaglehill.us/index.shtml
https://eaglehill.us/programs/sems-weeklong/calendar-weeklong.shtml
May 21-27 — Marine Macroalgae: Ecology, Identification, Distribution, and Importance Amanda Savoie
Jul 9 – 15 - Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Ecology *2 Rick Van de Poll and Joseph Homer
Aug 6-12 — Submersed and Emergent Aquatic Flowering Plant *1 C. Barre Hellquist
Aug 13-19 — EPT Taxa: The Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera as Bio-indicators Steven Burian
For general information, the registration form, seminar flyers, and a complete calendar:
https://eaglehill.us/programs/sems-weeklong/calendar-weeklong.shtml
If you have any questions about the content of the seminar, please reach out to the seminar instructor(s), whose contact info can be found on the seminar flyer. If a seminar you are interested in is full, and you would like to be put on the waitlist, please fill out the application form.
If you have any questions about registering for the seminar, please contact us at office@eaglehill.us.
MAWS Research Stipend Announcement
The Maine Association of Wetland Scientists (MAWS) is pleased to announce its 2023 wetland research stipend. One or two wetland research stipends of up to $2,000 total are being offered to graduate and undergraduate students actively enrolled in a degree program related to wetland science. Stipend candidates must be pursuing a wetlands-related research project including but not limited to:
Wetland science
Vernal pool research
Wetland wildlife and associated habitat
Wetland soils
Marine and estuarine science
River, stream, and riparian science
Wetland invasive species control/management
Wetland-dependent Threatened and Endangered species habitat and management
Applications must be submitted electronically by or on March 15, 2023 (postmark date). Applications must contain:
A summary of research objectives;
A brief description methods;
The significance of the research; and
The purpose(s) for which the stipend will be used. Applications will be evaluated by the MAWS Executive Committee and the stipend(s) will be awarded by the end of the month (March 2023).
Norman C. Famous Wetland Research Stipend Winner Presentation
Zoe Read was awarded the Norman C. Famous Wetland Research Stipend for the 2021 field season. Her research sought to better understand the “factors that influence carbon dioxide and methane fluxes from dead woody debris or deadwood in forested wetlands and uplands.”
In past years, stipend winners would present findings of their research to the membership at the annual meeting, but that hasn’t been possible during the pandemic. As an alternative, you can download a presentation from Zoe detailing her research and findings at the link below.
Presentation: Methane and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes from Dead in Forested Wetlands and Uplands
2021 Vernal Pool Reporting
It appears that vernal pool season is upon us in southern Maine. To report vernal pool species movement please comment below.
Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
Evidence of activity (adults on road, egg masses, spermatophores, etc.)
Note: Once you're out surveying, the MAWS VP Protocol can be downloaded under "Quick Links" on the right side of the webpage.
You can also check the MAWS Facebook Page and the Maine Big Night - Amphibian Migration Monitoring Page for reports.
2021 Maine Wetlands Research Stipend Announcement
Please follow the link below for more information.
MAWS Meetings in 2021
Happy New Year!
The MAWS Executive Committee (EC) is looking ahead to 2021 and planning for upcoming meetings and events. In particular, we typically host our annual conference in the late winter/early spring, but due to COVID-19, it looks like a traditional meeting won’t be possible. Due to the uncertainty and time it takes to plan this meeting, it will be held virtually using Zoom. The meeting will be shorter than the typical annual meeting, of course (no one wants an all-day Zoom meeting), probably around 3 hours, and will likely include regulatory updates, interesting wetland-related content, and the business meeting. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th, so mark your calendars. More details are forthcoming!
In addition, we are planning to offer a few 1-hour webinars throughout the winter on a variety of topics. We are still working out the details of these as well, but hope to provide a few more opportunities so members can obtain contact hours for the various certifications they hold.
The EC is planning on the annual meeting and any other webinars being free to MAWS members (likely a small fee for non-members). The annual meeting is generally our largest source of income for the year. With that in mind, we are asking for donations to help us defray the cost of a Zoom webinar subscription to host these meetings, as well as supporting all the work that it takes to organize these and future meetings. Any and all donations will be accepted and appreciated, but a Corporate Sponsor donation of $100 will get your company logo mentioned and displayed at the beginning of all virtual events. You can use the “Donate” button below or on the sidebar of the MAWS homepage. We sincerely appreciate your support as we continue to adjust and try new ways of connecting with the organization and support wetland science in Maine.
MAWS 2020 Annual Meeting and Winter Conference CANCELLED
After careful consideration and discussion with the Executive Committee, we have decided to postpone the 2020 winter conference annual meeting. We are sorry for the change, but we feel it is the best and safest decision given the evolving situation with coronavirus. We are hopeful that after a few months, things will have settled, and we may be able reschedule the meeting. We are tentatively looking at July/August as a possible timeframe for the meeting, and we will keep you posted as things develop. But for now, there will be no annual meeting held on 3/19/2020.
If you have already paid for the meeting, we are planning to hold that payment until we are able reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, we will fully refund your conference attendance fee. If you would like to have your payment refunded immediately, please contact maws.webmaster@gmail.com.
We’re sorry that we have to take this step, but it seems like the most prudent decision for our members, for the organization, and for our families and communities.
Eagle Hill Institute Wetland Seminars for 2020
Announcing Eagle Hill Institute’s wetland seminars in 2020
Eagle Hill is on the coast of eastern Maine between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge.
Jul 5 - 11 ... Sedges and Rushes: An Ecological Approach ... Jerry Jenkins
Jul 12 - 18 ... Wetland Identification, Delineation and Ecology ... Rick Van de Poll and Joseph Homer
Jul 12 - 18 ... Farmers in the Marsh: An Innovative Approach to Holistic Salt Marsh Restoration ... Susan Adamowicz and David Burdick, and Geoff Wilson
Jul 19 - 25 ... Ericaceous Heaths and the Ericaceae: Understanding Vegetation Patterns ... Paul Manos
Jul 19 - 25 ... Grasses of the Greater Northeast: Identification and Ecology ... Dennis Magee
Aug 2 - 8 ... Potamogetonaceae: Diversity and Ecology of the Pondweeds ... C Barre Hellquist and Eric Hellquist
The following flyer has links to individual wetland seminar flyers.
For general information and a calendar of all seminars, see … https://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/nhs-calendar.shtml
office@eaglehill.us … 207-546-2821 Ext 4
Maine Association of Wetland Scientists 2020 Stipend Announcement
The Maine Association of Wetland Scientists is soliciting applications for stipends of up to $2,000 to fund wetland research being conducted by students actively enrolled in a degree program related to wetland science. For more information and to apply please download the application form.
2019 Vernal Pool Reporting
Reports of critters moving to pools are starting to trickle in from southern New England. To report vernal pool species sights and sounds please comment below and include at least the date and town.
Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
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" on the right side of the webpage.
Eagle Hill Institute 2019 Wetland Seminars
Announcing Eagle Hill Institute’s wetland seminars in 2019
Eagle Hill is on the coast of eastern Maine between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge.
Jun 23 – 29 … Sedges and Rushes: Identification and Ecology … Anton Reznicek
Jul 7 – 13 … Grasses: Identification and Ecology … Dennis Magee
Jul 14 – 20 … Wetland Identification, Delineation and Ecology … Matthew Schweisberg and Joseph Homer
Jul 21 – 27 … Ericaceae and Ericaceous Heaths of Maine
Paul Manos
Aug 4 – 10 … Submersed and Floating Aquatic Plants … C Barre Hellquist and Eric Hellquist
The following flyer has links to individual wetland seminar flyers.
For general information and a calendar of all seminars, see … https://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/nhs-calendar.shtml
Volunteer Opportunity with the New England Wildflower Society
Refer to the links below for more information on the New England Wildflower Society’s Plant Conservation Program.
http://www.newenglandwild.org/conserve/saving-imperiled-plants/plant-conservation.html
Press Release from Maine DEP - August 9, 2018
Grants for Wetland Projects Available from Maine DEP
The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting proposals for wetland restoration, enhancement and creation projects to include provisions for water quality benefits and improve wildlife habitat.
Beginning July 3, 2018, eligible recipients may apply for grant monies for wetland projects. Applicants must describe how the proposed project meets the following criteria:
- Provides restoration of impacted wetlands, enhancement of existing wetlands, or creation of wetland from upland
- Provides habitat for wildlife species, including birds, fish and amphibians
- Provides water quality benefits
- Demonstrates the technical expertise to implement the wetland restoration project
- Demonstrates the capacity to maintain and protect the wetland in the future
For more information regarding request for proposals, please visit the Department of Administrative and Finance Services (DAFS) website: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/procurementservices/vendors/rfps .
For additional information, contact:
David Madore, Communications Director
(207) 287-5842
or
Bill Longfellow, RFP Coordinator
(207) 287-2821
Vernal Pool Reporting 2018
Reports of critters moving to pools are coming in from across New England, as far north as Portsmouth, NH. To report vernal pool species sights and sounds please comment below and include at least the date and town.
Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
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" on the right side of the webpage.
2018 Eagle Hill Institute Seminars on Wetland Ecology and Botany
Announcing Eagle Hill Institute's Seminars on Wetland Ecology and Wetland Botany
Eagle Hill lies right on the coast of Eastern Maine, between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge.
May 27 – Jun 2 … Introduction to Bryophytes and Lichens … Fred Olday
Jun 10 – 16 … Mosses: Structure, Ecology, and Identification … Jerry Jenkins and Susan Williams
Jun 24 – 30 … Sedges and Rushes: Identification and Ecology … Anton Reznicek
Jul 1 – 7 … Grasses: Identification and Ecology … Dennis Magee
Jul 15 – 21 … Wetland Identification, Delineation and Ecology … Matthew Schweisberg and Joseph Homer
Aug 5 – 11 … Sphagnum Mosses and Ecology … Jonathan Shaw
Sep 7 – 9 … Asters and Goldenrods … Jill Weber
Oct 12 – 14 … Bryophytes: Mosses and Liverworts … Fred Olday
The following general flyer has links to individual wetlands seminar flyers ...
https://madmimi.com/p/e1ddcb?fe=1&pact=438062-144320322-7501261478-3af2f4a38177f174d2a001473f08942d9911a682
For general information and a complete calendar … https://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/nhs-calendar.shtml
office@eaglehill.us … 207-546-2821, ext. 4.
2018 Maine Wetlands Research Stipend - Deadline Extended!
MAWS has extended the deadline for acceptance of wetland research stipends to March 1st, 2018. If you are an interested student you can download an application in the sidebar on the right side of this page below. This is a great opportunity to fund your research project and network with fellow scientists in the field. Don't miss out!
Become a Plant Conservation Volunteer!
Hey MAWS members! The New England Wild Flower Society is seeking enthusiastic people who have a commitment to plant conservation and protecting natural habitats to participate in the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) Program. The PCV Program engages volunteers to collect information on rare plants and their habitats across all six New England states. The majority of the work focuses on rare plant monitoring, but there are also occasional opportunities to assist with invasive species removal, habitat management projects and botanical surveys that benefit rare plants. The Society also offers free field trips and some learning opportunities to PCVs. It’s an excellent opportunity to put your botanical skills to work, learn more about the flora of New England, meet other botanists, and help preserve your state’s natural heritage.
For more information and to apply download the announcement.
Updated Maine State Vernal Pool Assessment Form
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recently updated the Maine State Vernal Pool Assessment Form. You can download a copy here:
Maine State Vernal Poll Assessment Form (4/18/2017)
Some notes on the updates to the form from IF&W's wildlife biologist, Phillip deMaynadier:
"There are several minor formatting revisions and only modest changes to data field content. Note that you can always check the version date of the field form you are working with by checking the bottom left hand corner of the form.
Note that all data fields are necessary, and that egg mass and vernal pool photos are now required to accompany all vernal pool form submissions."
Vernal Pool Reporting - Spring 2017
Hi all -
It looks like we are standing on spring's doorstep! Snow is slowly changing to rain and amphibians are making their way to pools just to our south. Use the comment section below to report amphibian movement across the state. Please include the following information:
Location (town name or region)
Date of sighting
Species observed (heard, seen, etc.)
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" on the right side of the webpage.