Learn about how to identify each of Maine’s 15 potentially invasive plants and their native lookalikes, proper surveying methods and how to organize an invasive plant patrol team, and how to properly report and submit findings. This class is required for those seeking Tier 2 Certification by Lake Stewards of Maine. An accompanying review quiz will be required for certification.
Date: May 9, 9am – 12 pm
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This webinar outlines a variety of manual control methods for aquatic invasive plants present in Maine. Guests will learn about basic biology and identifying characteristics for a variety of known aquatic invasive species (AIS) and their native lookalikes, how to manually remove AIS safely and effectively, and Maine permitting and reporting requirements for manual control methods.Â
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Water Quality MeterFest and Meter Maintenance Quick Links What is MeterFest? As part of the certified lake monitoring process, Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provide free calibration and maintenance for volunteer water quality dissolved oxygen meters. The only potential cost is for replacement components, which we will
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Water Quality Local Boat Host Program Quick Links Every year Lake Stewards of Maine coordinates training and recertification events with the Maine DEP. These trainings are held regionally at lakes throughout the state. The intent is to save significant travel for our fantastic volunteers. In order for these trainings to happen though, we need local
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LSM Webinar – Sedges, Rushes, and Grasses of Maine Lakes, Standley Quick Links Sedges, Rushes, and Grasses of Maine LakesPresented by Lisa Standley, PhDRecorded on 2022-09-30 The presentation is technical in nature and covers the key features of sedges, rushes, and grasses. Lisa will describe the common and dominant species for each lacustrine habitat type.
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News: Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes Quick Links Lake Stewards of Maine recently testified before the State’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Lake Stewards of Maine testified in favor of LD 164, An Act to Fund the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund. Below is the news story published in the
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News: $1.5 million raised to help fight invasive plants at Cobbossee Lake Quick Links BY CHRIS BOUCHARD KENNEBEC JOURNAL More than $1.5 million has been raised to continue the fight against invasive plants at Cobbossee Lake, and lake association officials say the money could help protect one of central Maine’s largest bodies of water for up
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Ice Variability Quick Links 01/09/2023 Severe temperature fluctuations are a well-recognized potential impact of human-caused climate change.1,2 The warming climate exacerbates the volatility of weather leading to less stability in a season. Over the past few weeks, Maine saw a 41°F drop in temperature (54°F to 13°F) in just 24 hours then within one week
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Ice cover form and warm temperatures Quick Links December 9th, 2022 Ice cover tracking is an essential element of understanding the health and changes that are taking place on Maine’s lakes. You can submit your observations on our website at this link. Please note, members of the public (non-certified LSM volunteers) are also able to
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