Managing AIS Infestations Quick Links Because LSM’s aquatic invasive species programs focus on early detection and rapid response, new infestations are occasionally found. In the event of an aquatic invasive species infestation being confirmed, LSM alerts the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), who works with local stakeholders to develop an individualized management plan. For […]
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AIS Print Resources and Survey Forms Quick Links Maine Field Guide to Invasive Aquatic Species LSM’s Field Guide to Invasive Aquatic Species is resource for volunteers to identify the aquatic invasive species that threaten Maine’s waterways, as well as their native lookalikes.In addition to invasive and native plants, the field guide also features aquatic invasive
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2025 Lakes Webinar Series Quick Links Jump into Lake Advocacy Presented by Susan Gallo, Maine Lakes A Legislative Update with Susan Gallo, Maine Lakes, covering upcoming bills impacting lakes and water quality that will be before the legislature in 2025, how to get involved, tips for effective (and easy!) testimony, and how to get updates
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IPP Travel Team Informational Webinar Quick Links Recording Available Curious about the IPP Travel Team? The IPP Travel Team is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to volunteer to help survey beautiful Maine lakes for aquatic invasive plants and animals. In this webinar, you will learn about the team’s purpose,
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2024 Updated AIS Quick Key 2024 updated Quick Key featuring four new plants is ready for download as a pdf. It should be printed on 11×17” paper.
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Gift and Estate Planning Planned giving is one of the most impactful ways you can support Lake Stewards of Maine. Becoming a member of the Lake Guardians will provide you with the confidence that Lake Stewards of Maine’s mission will continue for generations to come. Planned gifts are used to sustain the mission of Lake Stewards
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Business Supporter A business’s support of Lake Stewards of Maine is an investment in the future of Maine’s lakes and communities. Maine’s lakes contribute $14.1 billion to the state’s economy. By partnering with us, your business helps safeguard water quality and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, ensuring these natural resources remain vibrant for
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Certification is central to the work performed by Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers. By certifying IPP volunteers, LSM can ensure that their submitted data is accurate and scientifically credible. LSM offers three tiers of certification to IPP volunteers (IPPers). Each tier represents a volunteer’s deeper understanding of aquatic invasive plants, survey methods, and quality control. LSM values the data submitted from certified volunteers and keeps it as public record.
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The goal of the Invasive Plant Patrol program has always been, and continues to be, the training of volunteers to survey their lakes for aquatic invasive plants. Several years into the program, Lake Stewards of Maine realized that while many lakes had active and engaged people able to dedicate the time to monitor the lake they lived on or near, other lakes had fewer residents or were so large that they were difficult to survey effectively.
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