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: 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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2025 Lakes Webinar Series Quick Links Jump into Lake Advocacy Presented by Susan Gallo, Maine Lakes A Legislative Update with Susan Gallo, Maine Lakes, covering upcoming bills impacting lakes and water quality that will be before the legislature in 2025, how to get involved, tips for effective (and easy!) testimony, and how to get updates
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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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News: Climate driven storms add runoff to Maine lakes, degrading water quality Climate change and erosion from watershed development conspire to pollute Maine lakes. It is a big problem that requires a holistic approach. People around the lake may care a lot about reducing erosion, but the lake watershed could extend miles upstream, Taber said.
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News: Climate change is overheating Maine’s pristine lakes The warming of our lakes is a bad thing. The lakes have historically depended on a long, cold winter season to ensure the water stays cool to ensure they remain well oxygenated and limit the growth of cyanobacteria and pathogens. “It certainly looks like we’re going to
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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 Lakes of Maine Data Tutorial Quick Links Lakes of Maine Data TutorialRecorded on 2024-08-13 The presentation is quick step-by-step guide on how to locate the most recent water quality data available on Lake Stewards of Maine’s data portal: Lakes of Maine. For any additional questions about the data and the Lakes of Maine website,
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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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