Tribal Member Maria Hendricks along with Pocasset Tribal Member Joshua Tripp, are the first people to complete a cost-free offshore wind training and certification program. Mayflower Wind and RPS provided the program and certifications that are required to work as a Protected Observer (PSO).
PSO’s are placed with marine survey and construction crews and are responsible for monitoring and directing vessel operations to avoid impacting and minimizing interactions with marine mammals and endangered species.
According to Mayflower Wind, Maria and Joshua will be deployed on an offshore survey program soon. You can learn more about PSO training and dates for future programs at https://mayflowerwind.com/protected-species-observer-training-program/.
