How to Construct a View Scope Quick Links A “Kayak Scope” is an effective and cheap alternative to monitoring for aquatic invasive species. Kayak scopes remove the reflective quality of the water surface and provide a wide view of focus. Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) scope kits are available for order by contacting stewards@lakestewardsme.org?subject=Scope Kit.
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Total Phosphorus Surface Grab Sampling Instructions for Volunteer Monitors To download the PDF, simply click the button below. Download
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LSM-DEP Secchi Form 142b Form last updated 2026 To download the PDF, simply click the button below. Download
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LSM-DEP Advanced Sampling Form (142a and 142c) Form last updated 2026 To download the PDF, simply click the button below. Download
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LSM-DEP Chemistry Form 142c Form last updated 2026 To download the PDF, simply click the button below. Download
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LSM-DEP Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Form 142a Form last updated 2026 To download the PDF, simply click the button below. Download
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Invasive Aquatic Species Mapping Survey Form
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Invasive Aquatic Plant Screening Survey Datasheet To download the datasheet, simply click the button below. Download
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Viewing Scopes Quick Links View scopes, regardless of their type, help us peer through the reflective surface of the water and into the amazing aquatic world! LSM supplies, offers demonstration workshops, sells, and provides instruction on how to make your own view scope. Instructions to fabricate a view scope by type: Bucket Scope Cover Bucket
Maine Lake Data Quick Links Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) trains volunteers to collect many types of data related to lake health. In addition, LSM collects and catalogs data from other organizations, such as the Maine Audubon, Maine DEP, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, USGS, and NOAA. LSM and partner data is stored in a
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