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Lake Stewards of Maine Present: Crown Jewel Lakes of Central Maine

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Lake Stewards of Maine Present: Crown Jewel Lakes of Central Maine https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/427841734 Quick Links Maine is fortunate to have some of the clearest and cleanest lakes in the nation, several thousand of which are in public domain. However, all of our lakes are vulnerable in varying degrees to a growing number of anthropogenic-based threats. We […]

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An Overview of Citizen Lake Watershed Surveys

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An Overview of Citizen Lake Watershed Surveys https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/441136859 Quick Links Amanda Pratt, Environmental Specialist, Maine DEP Watershed Management Unit  An overview of how to plan and conduct a volunteer lake watershed survey to identify sources of erosion that negatively impact water quality.  

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Alan’s Algae

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Alan’s Algae https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/444901186 Quick Links Alan Baker, PhD: UNH Professor Emeritus of Botanical Sciences  An introduction to the basic biology, taxonomy and terminology needed to better understand lake algae and its role in the aquatic ecosystem. This session will provide an overview of some of the more common types of algae found in Maine lakes

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Everything That You Might Want to Know About Lake Flushing Rates with Jeff Dennis

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Everything That You Might Want to Know About Lake Flushing Rates with Jeff Dennis Quick Links Everything That You Might Want to Know About Lake Flushing Rates LSM Technical Support Webinar with special guest Jeff DennisOne of the most significant natural characteristics of a lake is the rate at which the volume of water in

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Conducting Invasive Aquatic Plant Surveys – How to Maximize Direct Observation

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Conducting Invasive Aquatic Plant Surveys – How to Maximize Direct Observation https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/546156177/4fa95acc13 Quick Links Invasive Plant Patrol Training, Networking and Technical Support Zoom Sessions ~ Selected Recordings IPPer Zoom Room – April, 28, 2021   Conducting Invasive Aquatic Plant Surveys – How to Maximize Direct Observation

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Lake Ice Regimes: Some Baffling Trends and Challenges for Citizen Science with Lloyd Irland

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Lake Ice Regimes: Some Baffling Trends and Challenges for Citizen Science with Lloyd Irland https://vimeo.com/442496101/442496101 Quick Links Presented by Lloyd Irland; Aired Friday, July 24, 2020 ~ Link to the recording ~ Maine’s lakes are clear in no small part due to the fact that historically they have been covered with ice and snow. Recent studies

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Gloeotrichia

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Gloeotrichia Quick Links Gloeotrichia (pronounced “glee-oh-tricky-ah”) echinulata is a colonial bluegreen algae that forms tiny spheres, which can be seen without magnification in lake water. “Gloeo” has been known to exist in Maine lakes for many years, but it has typically been observed in late summer, in relatively low densities.  However, during the past decade, Gloeo appears to

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Other Lake Phenomena

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Other Lake Phenomena Quick Links Other Lake Phenomena There are many factors besides water quality and invasive aquatic species that can affect lake health, and the LSM helps train volunteer citizen scientists to monitors and track a number of these. Below are brief descriptions of other types of lake health indicators and links to more information.

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Reporting Suspicious Aquatic Species

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Reporting Suspicious Aquatic Species Quick Links 🌿 Aquatic Invasive Species Reporting Guidance Information 🌿 Samples collected in 2023 for the Courtesy Boat Inspector Program should be sent to Lake Environmental Association (LEA). Instructions and general guidance for what to do if you find a suspicious plant or animal in your lake below…   Collect a

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Survey123 for Aquatic Invasive Species

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Survey123 for Aquatic Invasive Species 2024 Recording Now Available Quick Links Survey123 is a powerful and popular tool that allows volunteers to log accurate lake data in real-time. In this webinar, Becky Schaffner of Maine DEP will teach about Survey123. Watch Here LSM’s AIS Screening forms are available in a digital format using the Survey123

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