Survey123 Webinar (2025) Quick Links Recording Available Survey123 for IPPers teaches invasive plant patrollers how to use Survey123, an online survey tracking tool. Survey123 is a powerful geographic information system (GIS) tool used in tracking volunteer surveys. In this program, Becky Schaffner of Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) demonstrates the basics of Survey123, how […]
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Invasive Aquatic Plant Mapping Survey Documentation Form To download the datasheet, simply click the button below. Download
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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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News: In Hot Water Series by Peter McGuire August 2024 In August 2024, Maine Public aired a series of stories by Peter McGuire, “In Hot Water”, looking at the issues of climate change and lakes. Issues covered included LSM’s monitoring work, water temperature, loss of ice, aquatic invasive species, cyanobacteria, stormwater runoff, watersheds, the courtesy
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Invasive Aquatic Plant Screening Survey Scientific Datasheet To download the datasheet, simply click the button below. Download
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LSM Metaphyton Form Usage Quick Links How to use the LSM Metaphyton Tracking FormPresented by Tristan TaberRecorded on 2024-07-24 The presentation is step-by-step guide on using the LSM metaphyton tracking form. For any additional questions on the use of the form, please contact stewards@lakestewardsme.org.Link to form
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News: Invasion in the Water Invasive aquatic plants (and animals) were the topic of a recent news story in Presque Isle, Maine. Brett Willard and Christine Guerette spoke with reports about the good work that Lake Stewards of Maine does and the importance of protecting our lakes.  Guerette says, “Everybody out there is responsible
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