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December 2019: SHEDS Applications Beyond New England
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This presentation by Dr Jeffrey Walker (USGS, UMass-Amherst) explores the capabilities of Interactive Catchment Explorer spatial applications beyond New England. Current projects include tracking movements of PIT-tagged fish, evaluating ecological benefits of culvert and dam improvements, assessing vulnerability of endangered fish, and a streamflow alteration study. The presentation contains links to each interactive tool.
Located in Groups / Water Temperature Working Group / Meeting Presentations, Notes and Agendas
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Pleasant River Paddle
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Flat water paddling event
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First Annual UMaine Freshwater Science Symposium
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The First Annual UMaine Freshwater Science Symposium will showcase freshwater research being conducted by UMaine faculty, staff and students within Maine and beyond. This half-day symposium will feature two poster sessions and two oral presentations by guest speakers. Dr. Bill McDowell from the University of New Hampshire will be the plenary speaker for this kick-‐off event. Dr. McDowell is the Director of the New Hampshire Water Resources Research Center, and has conducted research on carbon, nitrogen, natural disturbance, and human disturbance in remote and urban landscapes in temperate as well as tropical ecosystems. Dr. Dave Courtemanch, Freshwater Science and Policy Analyst for the Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
Located in Opportunities / Conferences
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First genetically engineered salmon sold in Canada
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US firm AquaBounty Technologies says that its farmed, transgenic salmon has hit the market after a 25-year wait.
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Ellsworth clears way for removal of old dam on Branch Lake Stream
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Fish passage improvement
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