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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 of credible lake data by trained citizen volunteers, developing tools to better gather data on and understand Maine’s lakes, and by providing educational information concerning lakes to the citizens of Maine. LSM is Maine’s leader in providing training and certification in the collection of lake data by volunteers, state agency personnel, educators, consultants, and many others.
Please click here to learn more about the Lake Stewards of Maine approach to lake monitoring. Discover the many advantages to engaging volunteers in the gathering of information on lake health.
LSM now provides these trainings, tools, and educational resources in four main areas and in a number of smaller topical areas as listed below:
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The Importance of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention
the importance of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention Quick Links At Lake Stewards of Maine we understand the critical role that AIS prevention plays in preserving the ecological and economic well-being of our lakes and
CBI Informational
CBI Informational Quick Links Courtesy Boat Inspection is an essential practice to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Maine’s water bodies. AIS are non-native plants and animals that can cause severe harm
AIS Reporting Guide
AIS Reporting Guide Quick Links Friend or Foe? What to do when you find a suspicious aquatic plant With wider awareness of the threat of invasive aquatic plants, more people are looking into their lakes
IPP Handbook
IPP Handbook Quick Links The Invasive Plant Patroller’s Handbook provides volunteers with important information on what aquatic invasive plants are, why you should be concerned, and how to begin surveying your lake to detect infestations
Dissolve Oxygen Saturation Table
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“Know Your Bladderworts”Webinar
“Know Your Bladderworts”Webinar Quick Links Recording is now available “Know Your Bladderworts” Presented by Brett Willard and Christine Guerette. This webinar is designed to teach beginners how to know and identify bladderworts, a genus of