Vernal Pool Ecology Key concepts in vernal pool ecology, including, information about each indicator species and their year-round habitat requirements, and why this information necessitates creative conservation solutions to supplement Maine’s new Significant Vernal Pool regulations. View Presentation
Identifying Potential Vernal Pools
Admin2019-04-30T14:36:50+00:00Identifying Potential Vernal Pools in the Late Summer, Fall, and Winter Tips and clues to help determine if you have a vernal pool during seasons when indicator species are not present. If you think you have a vernal pool it is best to revisit during the spring breeding season for confirmation. View Presentation [...]
A Community Based Approach to Mapping Vernal Pool Resources
Admin2019-04-30T14:36:50+00:00Community based conservation: what is involved in mapping vernal pools at the municipal level? Suggested process for mapping vernal pools at the municipal level and using trained citizen-scientists to field verify whether pools meet State criteria to be mapped as Significant Vernal Pools. View Presentation
Municipal Vernal Pool Data Form
Admin2019-04-30T14:36:50+00:00How to Fill out the Municipal Vernal Pool Data Form Step-by-step instructions for volunteers participating in Municipal Vernal Pool Mapping Projects. Slides and text correspond to questions on the data form. View Presentation
Significant Vernal Pool Data Sheet
Admin2019-04-30T14:36:50+00:00How to Fill out the MDIFW Significant Vernal Pool Data Form Step-by-step instructions for volunteers, consultants, biologists, and State employees. Slides and text correspond to questions on the data form. View Presentation