Registration open for coastal, estuarine monitoring workshop
Registration is open for TORCH (Training for Observation and Research of Coastal Habitats), a workshop sponsored by the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, Maine Coastal Observing Alliance and Damariscotta River Association.
The coastal and estuarine monitoring program will be held 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole.
The goal of the TORCH workshop is to support citizen scientists by developing effective, efficient and collaborative approaches to confront problems facing coastal waters.
Talks and demonstrations from professionals and citizen scientists will be offered as well as hands-on training in the use of monitoring technology and equipment. Presenters will include aquaculturists, fishermen, conservationists, government and academic researchers, and community group members.
More information and registration is online. The deadline to register is March 25.