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Northeast Climate Trends, Tracking Increasing Harmful Algal Blooms, and the Vital Role of Citizen Science in this Research

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Northeast Climate Trends, Tracking Increasing Harmful Algal Blooms, and the Vital Role of Citizen Science in this Research https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/438680336 Quick Links Hilary Snook, Senior Scientist, US EPA Regional Laboratory In recent years, the occurrence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been increasing throughout New England. Climate trends here in the Northeast may be contributing to […]

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Metaphyton in Maine Lakes: What Is It? Should We Be Concerned?

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Metaphyton in Maine Lakes: What Is It? Should We Be Concerned? Quick Links Scott Williams: (Former) Executive Director and Limnologist, Lake Stewards of Maine Recorded in summer 2020 For more than a decade, public anecdotal observation has suggested that metaphyton, aka green cotton candy-like filamentous algae, has been increasing in Maine lakes. But is it

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LSM Influence of Warming Climate on Aquatic Invaders

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LSM Influence of Warming Climate on Aquatic Invaders https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/429289960 Quick Links Maine lakes have historically been protected to some degree by a relatively cool climate. Many species of invasive flora and fauna that have successfully infested lakes throughout much of the US have failed to gain a foothold in Maine, in part due to our

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LSM Citizen Stewards and Maine Lakes: Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Systems

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LSM Citizen Stewards and Maine Lakes: Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Systems https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/433709426 Quick Links Presented by Firooza Pavri, PhD Freshwater resources provide vital societal and ecosystem services. Keeping our lakes and ponds healthy for future generations will require that we strive to gain a more nuanced understanding of the complex factors that influence their well-being.

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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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