www.wellsreserve.org/news/2007-03-19_vernal.htm

VERNAL POOL RULES WORKSHOP AT WELLS RESERVE

WELLS, MAINE - New rules for protecting significant vernal pools go into effect September 1. To help municipal officials and developers understand how the rules will affect them, the Wells Reserve is holding a free workshop on Wednesday, May 2 from 1 to 4 pm.

To register, call Zack Steele at 646-1555 ext 157 or send email to zsteele@wellsnerr.org. Directions and more information are available at wellsreserve.org.

Workshop leaders will discuss the ecology and importance of vernal pools, what makes some vernal pools "significant," and how the new regulations will affect municipalities and developers. The workshop will be supplemented by a visit to a vernal pool at the Wells Reserve (bring waders or boots to take part).

Vernal pools are shallow depressions that usually contain water for only part of the year. "Significant vernal pools" are a subset of vernal pools with particularly valuable habitat. Starting September 1, significant vernal pool habitat is protected by Maine law under the Natural Resources Protection Act.

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