www.wellsreserve.org/news/2006-01-13_brooks.htm

NEW GUIDE HELPS CITIZEN PLANNERS PROTECT NATURAL WATERWAYS

WELLS, MAINE - The Wells Reserve has published a new book that will aid the citizen planner wanting to incorporate natural waterways into urban design. Incorporating Small Streams & Brooks into Developing Landscapes translates regulatory and technical language into a reader friendly guide.

A book release reception, open to the public, will be held February 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells, Maine. The $10 suggested donation includes a copy of the book, refreshments, and a presentation by the authors. Reservations are required at (207) 646-1555 ext 123.

"We wrote this book in appreciation of all those people who believe that streams and brooks can thrive as natural systems in our developing landscapes," explained Tim Spahr, who co-authored the book with Cindy Dabrowski Kennie.

The pocket-size, 60-page guidebook was published by the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve with support from Trout Unlimited, the Trout and Salmon Foundation, and Spencer Press.

The five sections of the book include the history and importance of streams and waterways in the development of cities and towns, maintaining natural streams in developing landscapes, getting to know your local stream, riparian design ideas, and resources such as a glossary and grant sources.

Wells Reserve manager Paul Dest said the book "has implications up and down the coast and around New England. It's applicable to all brooks and streams."

Incorporating Small Streams & Brooks into Developing Landscapes retails for $7.95 and is currently available at the Kennebunk Book Port and the Laudholm Gift Shop at Wells Reserve.

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