News: LSM at Big Lake and The Power of People Lake Stewards of Maine is proud to be part of the powerful coalition led by the Passamaquoddy Tribe working to protect Big Lake from the threat of invasive variable-leaf milfoil. From mapping infestations to training volunteers and raising awareness, LSM has supported efforts to preserve […]
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News: LSM Volunteer Trainings in Aroostook, More Water Quality Volunteers Needed The County reports on upcoming LSM water quality monitoring trainings on Cross Lake (July 17) and Nickerson Lake (July 18), aiming to grow local volunteer efforts in northern Aroostook. These trainings are part of a larger effort to track nutrient pollution and support lakes
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News: LSM Volunteers on Arrowhead Celebrate Earth Day The Waterboro Reporter recently share some of the great work out Our PALZ down on Lake Arrowhead got a jump on the start of the survey season by reaching out to their community this past Earth Day. LSM Volunteers do more than just collect data on their
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News: Volunteer Series, Part One: The Power of Community Science The Onion Foundation recently featured LSM and the work that we do. LSM’s work is far-reaching, including citizens, aquatic ecology professionals, and regional conservation organizations from nearly every county in the state. LSM’s role in Maine’s larger conservation efforts is vital, but it’s the organization’s
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The live listing of LSM related events taking place throughout the state and virtually.
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Annual Lake Conference 2025 Lakes at the Edge  JUNE 13, 2025 University of Maine at FarmingtonOlsen Student Center  Register Now! Please Join us at the 2025 Lakes Conference! The theme is Lakes at the Edge; topics include Watersheds, eDNA, and invasive species. Details and Registration can be found on this website: https://lakeconferencemaine.org/ .
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2025 Holiday Party Join us for the annual LSM Holiday Party on December 5th (snowdate 12/6) from 3 to 7 pm. Please register by clicking on the link or the “SignUpGenius” icon. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAD2BA0F9C52-52925839-lsmholiday
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News: Boyden Lake’s low water level raising concerns for residents  Water levels are incredibly complex and challenging to manage because, without a thorough understanding of a specific lake, it’s impossible to predict with certainty how a particular water level will impact water quality, aquatic vegetation, and shorelands. Compounding these ecological concerns are the social
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Watershed Survey Grant Information and Application Quick Links Lake watershed surveys conducted by community volunteers are an effective tool for identifying and resolving land use problems that have a negative impact on lake water quality. Watershed surveys also increase overall public awareness about threats to lake health and can serve as rallying calls in a
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LSM Community Water Quality Technical Discussions LSM staff will be conducting water-quality-focused discussion sessions via Zoom. These check-in sessions are intended to be a way for volunteers to discuss any questions or issues they may have pertaining to their lake or monitoring work. For those who have insufficient bandwidth for online video conferencing, there is
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