2026 Lakes Webinar Series

Speak Up for Lakes! Advocacy Update and Training

Presented by Susan Gallo, Maine Lakes

January 13th and 15th (two options, same content)

Join Maine Lakes, Lake Stewards of Maine, and other members of the Lake Protection Coalition for a Speak Up for Lakes webinar this January. We have a rare opportunity to pass a major lake funding bill that would dedicate $2 million each year to the Lake Water Quality Protection and Restoration Fund. This fund supports watershed surveys, erosion mitigation, in-lake phosphorus treatments, research, and lake education. The bill would be funded by unclaimed bottle deposits, not the general fund, creating a sustainable, long-term investment in protecting Maine’s public waters. Industry opposition will be strong, and public voices will matter. The interactive sessions will explain the bill, build your advocacy skills, and help you communicate effectively with legislators. Register for one of two webinars to gain the tools and confidence to speak before the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and help make this game-changing investment in Maine’s lakes a reality.