Maine Vernal Pools

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  Recommended Steps for Mapping Vernal Pools at the Municipal Level

Step 1:  Establish expected outcomes for each individual municipality

Step 2:  Publicize and engage town citizenry

Step 3:  Acquire aerial photography

Step 4:  Identify potential vernal pools using aerial photographs

Step 5:  Request access to potential vernal pools on private property

Step 6:  Prepare maps for landowners and volunteers

SignStep 7:  Recruit volunteers and volunteer coordinators

Step 8:  Conduct indoor and outdoor trainings for citizen scientists

Step 9:  Assess potential vernal pools

Step 10:  Compile data and report findings to town citizenry

Step 11:  Format data for use by town officials

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As of the spring of 2009, there are 13 towns that have committed to mapping their vernal pools using trained citizen scientists.

What do landowners and towns need to know?

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