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News: Maine rolls out ‘scorecards’ for lake health

News: Maine rolls out ‘scorecards’ for lake health Water quality trends, invasive plants,  shoreland & habitat, and lake vulnerability, these are the four major categories of the new Maine DEP Lake Scorecard. “What we wanted to do is summarize all these different aspects of lake condition and efficiently convey a picture of lake health,” Deeds […]

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News: Maine hopes ‘citizen scientists’ will take lead for lake health, Lake Scorecard

News: Maine hopes ‘citizen scientists’ will take lead for lake health, Lake Scorecard Water quality trends, invasive plants,  shoreland & habitat, and lake vulnerability, these are the four major categories of the new Maine DEP Lake Scorecard. A new scorecard for waterbody health rates nearly 1,200 lakes and other waterbodies around the state. Officials hope

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News: ‘Encouraging news’ in fight against invasive plant in Sokokis Lake

News: ‘Encouraging news’ in fight against invasive plant in Sokokis Lake A recent Maine Monitor story highlighted the great work of the Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) and the importance of addressing aquatic invasive species. Sokokis Lake’s brittle naiad infestation illustrates how quickly and destructively invasive plants can spread, outcompete native vegetation, and disrupt entire

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News: We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes – BDN

News: We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes – BDN Climate change, human development pressure, aquatic invasive species are all threats to Maine lakes. Those already on the water can help. While we all need to do our part, we especially need those who are already on the water: paddlers, anglers, Maine Guides,

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News: We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes – PPH

News: We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes – PPH Climate change, human development pressure, aquatic invasive species are all threats to Maine lakes. Those already on the water can help. While we all need to do our part, we especially need those who are already on the water: paddlers, anglers, Maine Guides,

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News: Maine Calling – Algal Blooms

News: Maine Calling – Algal Blooms Climate change and erosion from watershed development conspire to pollute Maine lakes. Harmful algal blooms may be the unfortunate outcome.Panelists:Linda Bacon, (former) lake biologist, Maine Department of Environmental ProtectionLidie Robbins, executive director, 30 Mile River Watershed AssociationTristan Taber, water quality program director, technical director, aquatic scientist, Lake Stewards of Maine “[An

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News: LSM at Big Lake and The Power of People

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

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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