Restoration in Action: Advancing Wetland & Stream Mitigation in Maine

Tue., Sep. 30, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Participation is free, but registration is required. To register, click here

Join us for an engaging information session with experts from the USACE’s Maine Project Office. They will discuss recent transitions in the Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation towards a restoration-focused approach, including its relationship with preservation and land acquisition.

This session is ideal for conservation professionals, land trust members, and anyone interested in learning about best practices for wetland and stream restoration.

Topics will include:

• Understanding the shift to restoration in mitigation strategies
• How Land Trusts can incorporate wetland and stream restoration into MNRCP applications
• Key indicators of a strong restoration project
• Real-world examples of successful projects

Speakers: Jeremy Lessard – Regulatory Project Manager at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Maine Project Office, and Taylor Bell – New England Mitigation Program Manager at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers