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Aquatic Invasive Plant Manual Control Methods Trainings

AIS Video, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, Videos, Workshops & Events / By Lakes Stewards of Maine

This webinar outlines a variety of manual control methods for aquatic invasive plants present in Maine. Guests will learn about basic biology and identifying characteristics for a variety of known aquatic invasive species (AIS) and their native lookalikes, how to manually remove AIS safely and effectively, and Maine permitting and reporting requirements for manual control methods.

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Viewing Scopes

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, process: complete, Resources, Water Quality Monitoring / By Claudia Carbonell

Viewing Scopes Quick Links View scopes, regardless of their type, help us peer through the reflective surface of the water and into the amazing aquatic world! LSM supplies, offers demonstration workshops, sells, and provides instruction on how to make your own view scope. Instructions to fabricate a view scope by type: Bucket Scope Cover Bucket

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Volunteer

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, Form, Ice Tracking, Programs, Water Quality Monitoring, Watershed Assessment / By Tristan Taber

Volunteer Quick Links Training and certification are central to the work we perform here at Lake Stewards of Maine. All volunteer water quality monitors and invasive plant patrollers must go through certification in order for us to share this data with the public. The essential role of high quality and replicable data collection is at

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The Hunt For Aquatic Invaders

AIS Video, Videos / By Tristan Taber

The Hunt For Aquatic Invaders Quick Links This video was recorded and edited by Steve Underwood in 2013 during the survey of Moosehead lake. LSM staff and volunteers led the survey effort finding no invasive aquatic species, but over different 100 native species of aquatic plants! DVDs of the Hunt are available for $10 plus shipping

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AIS Advanced Plant Identification

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, Workshops & Events / By Claudia Carbonell

Advanced Plant Identification Quick Links This workshop picks up where IPP 101 leaves off, with more emphasis on learning the ecology and the distinctive physical characteristics of the native plants that inhabit Maine’s lakes and ponds. Attendees will hone their identification skills with live specimens, and have the option of participating in an Aquatic Plant ID Proficiency Certification exam.

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