Secchi Simulator Quick Links The simulator is designed to help you recognize what to watch for as a Secchi disc moves through the water column. For a reliable reading, lower the disc until it just disappears, then raise it slowly until it reappears. Lower it once more, carefully, until it disappears again. This second disappearance […]
News: Oil spill reported on Pushaw Lake Oil spills are a danger for lakes, but reporting can be a crucial step in catching and containing the issue. “Maine urged people to notify authorities as soon as possible when they become aware of spills or other environmental hazards” Read the story Source: Bangor Daily News, by Christopher
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Who to Contact: State Resources THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE BE PATIENT AND LET US KNOW IF YOU BELEIVE THERE IS A TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZIATION/PERSON WE ARE MISSING. Cyanobacteria Patrick Lind is Biologist II with the Lakes Group at the Maine DEP. Their contact number is and their email is . Please
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Understanding the New Maine DEP Lake Scorecard on Lakes of Maine https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1146738338 Quick Links Jeremy Deeds, PhD; Understanding the Maine DEP Lake Scorecard on the Lakes of Maine website www.lakesofmaine.org is the most comprehensive online information resource available for Maine lakes. Jeremy Deeds working with a broad collective of scientists, community stakeholders, citizen scientists, and
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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 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: 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 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 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: Boyden Lake’s low water level raising concerns for residents Water levels are incredibly complex and challenging to manage because, without a thorough understanding of a specific lake, it’s impossible to predict with certainty how a particular water level will impact water quality, aquatic vegetation, and shorelands. Compounding these ecological concerns are the social
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