Ice-In & Ice-Out Tracking Quick Links Please help Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) track ice-in and ice-out dates for your lake. Submit your observations using our: Ice Coverage Submission Form For definitions of ice-in and ice-out, see below. For information on partial ice cover, visit: Winter Ice Variability View current conditions on the: Ice Coverage Map […]
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Cyanobacteria Quick Links Water clarity is the most highly valued lake attribute in Maine.1 One likely effect of a warming climate on lakes will be an overall increase in the abundance of algae in lake water, resulting in declining clarity. As lake water warms, the conditions for algal growth are generally enhanced. Of particular concern
Water Quality Monitoring Quick Links Together, We Protect Maine’s Lakes Join the powerful movement of hundreds of trained volunteers keeping our waters healthy and clear through water quality monitoring and stewardship. Every summer, hundreds of trained and certified community scientists work with Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) to collect vital, high-quality data about lake conditions.
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