Training and certification are central to the work we perform at Lake Stewards of Maine. All volunteer water quality monitors and invasive plant patrollers must be certified in order for their data to be shared publicly.
High-quality, replicable data collection is essential to ensuring scientific credibility. This allows us—and other researchers—to better understand and protect Maine’s exceptional lakes.
Learn more about our programs:
- Water Quality Monitoring Program
- Aquatic Invasive Species Program
- Watershed Survey Workshops (typically offered once or twice per year)
- Ice Cover Monitoring Program (no certification required)
To see upcoming workshops with available space, visit our Workshops & Events page.
If you are interested in becoming certified, please fill out the form below. Thank you for your interest!
Before you begin:
Completing this form lets us follow up with you about upcoming trainings and the certification process.
This form does NOT register you for a specific training.
After you submit, we will contact you with next steps and available training options.
If you experience any issues with the form, please email stewards@lakestewardsme.org .