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Stewardship: “The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.”
There are many ways to be involved in Lake Stewardship. Lake Stewards of Maine trains lake stewards to gather information that can be used for scientific analysis pertaining to lake health. What better way to care for lakes than to have the people who live on or have a connection to a lake help monitor the health of the lake?
- Become a citizen lake scientist! Collect lake data to help monitor the health of a Maine lake. Free training and technical support for Water Quality monitors and Invasive Plant Patrollers.
- Help further LSM’s Mission by lending your time, skills and creativity as a Volunteer at our Office! We can use help with a wide range of seasonally variable tasks, such as data entry and assembling bulk mailings, assisting with coordination of events, and helping with office and building related projects.
- Join LSM’s email list to receive information on LSM workshops, outreach and educational opportunities and events.
- Participate in free webinars.
- Explore LSM’s lake resource website, www.LakesofMaine.org
- Attend LSM’s Maine Annual Lake Monitoring Conference.
- Ask your lake association to become a Lake or Regional Supporting Partner
- Volunteer with your local Lake and Regional Watershed Association
- Volunteer with Maine Lakes’ LakeSmart Program. Like LSM, Maine Lakes is a statewide, lake-focused non-profit. Maine Lakes provides LakeSmart training and materials to local groups and landowners. The LakeSmart program helps lakefront homeowners manage landscapes in ways that protect water quality. Maine Lakes is also a collaborative leader for lake-friendly policy and advocacy in the state.
- Volunteer as a Courtesy Boat Inspector (CBI). Courtesy Boat Inspectors (CBI) play a key role in Maine’s Invasive Aquatic Species prevention effort. Trained inspectors examine boats and equipment at boat launches for plant fragments and other potentially invasive organisms. Lake Stewards of Maine offers limited CBI workshops for volunteers interested in becoming a courtesy boat inspector. Lakes Environmental Association oversees the statewide CBI Program.
Water Quality Local Boat Host Program
Water Quality Local Boat Host Program Quick Links Every year Lake Stewards of Maine coordinates training and recertification events with the Maine DEP. These trainings are held regionally at lakes throughout the state. The intent
Campaigns and Fundraising Events
Campaigns and Fundraising Events Quick Links Beer, Cheese & Lakes Join Lake Stewards of Maine for an evening of “Beer, Cheese and Lakes”. Enjoy a beer and cheese tasting with world renowned cheese judge, Michael
Supporters
Supporters Quick Links Funding for Lake Stewards of Maine is made possible by the generous support from Volunteer Lake Stewards, individual donors and the following: State & Federal Agencies Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Lake and Regional Supporting Partners
Lake and Regional Supporting Partners Quick Links These Lake and Regional Supporters have contributed financially to Lake Stewards of Maine ensuring we can continue to support them and others through the work of our mission.
Ways to Support Lake Stewardship
Ways to Support Lake Stewardship Quick Links Stewardship: “The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” There are many ways to be involved in Lake Stewardship. Lake Stewards of Maine trains
Volunteer Programs & Tools
Volunteer Programs & Tools Quick Links Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) fosters stewardship of Maine lakes and their watersheds in order to ensure high water quality and ecological integrity. This is accomplished by the collection