Gloeotrichia Photo Credit: Lake Stewards of Maine, J. Ferendo. Gloeotrichia on Swan Lake, Maine. CC BY-NC-ND Quick Links Gloeotrichia (pronounced “glee-oh-tricky-ah”) echinulata is a colonial cyanobacteria (FKA blue-green 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 […]
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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As awareness of this threat to Maine waters has emerged across the state, Mainers have taken swift and decisive action. In 2000, the State of Maine passed legislation that outlaws the sale, propagation, or introduction to Maine waters, of eleven invasive aquatic plants. In 2001 further legislation was enacted, instituting additional regulations, programs and planning requirements…
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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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Videos Browse and view our growing library of on-demand videos AIS Related Videos Water Quality Related Videos All Videos Partner’s Videos AIS Videos Water Quality Videos All videos Additional videos related to Lake and Environmental health are available at our colleagues websites: Maine Lakes Wild Seed Project North American Native Plant Society Cary Institute USGS
Educational Materials How to documents, instructions, and forms from LSM and our partners! AIS Print Resources and Survey Forms
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Maine Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena app Explore flora, fauna and other phenomena in Maine’s lakes, for Android and iPhone Quick Links Every lake in Maine is a place of wonder and discovery. Lake Stewards of Maine developed a convenient, reliable, go-to resource for all who love spending time on, in and around the lakes
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Forms & Data Sheets WQ Forms All Forms Aquatic Invasive Species forms and data sheets from LSM & partners AIS Print Resources and Survey Forms Water quality forms and data sheets from LSM & partners All forms and data sheets from LSM and our partners
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2020 Summer Webinar Series Quick Links In lieu of our Annual Lake Monitoring Conference for 2020, Lake Stewards of Maine hosted a series of weekly informational webinars from June through August on a wide range of topics pertaining to Maine Lakes. The sessions were recorded and are approximately one hour in length, including Q&A after
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