This short video clip highlights the identifying characteristics of wood frog, spotted salamander and blue-spotted egg masses and suggests techniques for counting masses.

This video clip highlights the key components to include in a vernal pool training session for volunteers that will be conducting field assessments.

Learn about the basic ecology of pool breeding amphibians common in Maine: the Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander, Blue spotted Complex, and fairy shrimp.  Wetland ecologist Aram Calhoun takes you on a tour of a vernal pool.

Learn about the origin and goals of Maine's vernal pool regulations from state agency personnel involved in its development and about the citizen-based Maine Vernal Pool Assessment and Mapping Program.

Learn about forestry habitat management guidelines for vernal pools from University of Maine forestry professionals, foresters, and loggers.  See a logging operation around a vernal pool.