Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
American eel have a profoundly challenging and remarkably mysterious life cycle. Each year billions of juveniles make their way to Maine’s waters where they face the perils of predation, harvest and seemingly insurmountable barriers. How have river restoration efforts in Maine benefitted American eel, and what efforts could improve their odds of survival? We welcome you to this discussion with eel enthusiasts, policy experts and biologists.
Join us to hear from:
Alison McKellar, Filmmaker and Restoration Advocate,
Dan McCaw, Fisheries Biologist, Penobscot Indian Nation,
Casey Clark, Scientist, Maine Department of Marine Resources, and
Dr. Alex Haro, Scientist Emeritus, EESC USGS S.O. Conte Research Lab
To register:
landis [at] mainerivers.org (landis[at]mainerivers[dot]org)
Sponsored by Maine Rivers and Maine TU Council
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
American eel have a profoundly challenging and remarkably mysterious life cycle. Each year billions of juveniles make their way to Maine’s waters where they face the perils of predation, harvest and seemingly insurmountable barriers. How have river restoration efforts in Maine benefitted American eel, and what efforts could improve their odds of survival? We welcome you to this discussion with eel enthusiasts, policy experts and biologists.
Join us to hear from:
Alison McKellar, Filmmaker and Restoration Advocate,
Dan McCaw, Fisheries Biologist, Penobscot Indian Nation,
Casey Clark, Scientist, Maine Department of Marine Resources, and
Dr. Alex Haro, Scientist Emeritus, EESC USGS S.O. Conte Research Lab
To register:
landis [at] mainerivers.org
