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December 9th, 2024

Your Support is Appreciated!

Thank you for attending our party!

Watershed Community Grants Open!

2025 Lakes Webinar Series

Internship Opportunity

I- Water Quality Program

WQ Tech Session

Ice Data Submission

II- Aquatic Invasive Species Program

Webinar Recordings Available

Notice from our Partners...

III- Office Hours

An impactful way to protect Maine's lakes is by supporting the dedicated volunteers who monitor their health across the state. Lake Stewards of Maine equips these volunteers with the training and resources they need to succeed.

Your donation can make a difference!

Thanks to a generous donor, the first ten $1,000 gifts will be matched.

Donate online Here

Or send a check payable to:

Lake Stewards of Maine

24 Maple Hill Rd,

Auburn, ME 04210

Thank you for helping protect Maine’s lakes!

Watershed Community Grant now open!

Lake Stewards of Maine and Maine Lakes are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Watershed Community Grant! These surveys identify land use issues, raise awareness, and inspire community action.

Applications will be reviewed based on coordination with Maine DEP, prior work, environmental justice (EPA criteria), and past funding. The deadline is February 9, 2025.

Click the link below for more information and the application form.

Apply Here

2025 Lakes Webinar Series Begins

in January!

The series, hosted by Lake Stewards of Maine and Maine Lakes kicks off with two legislative update sessions presented by Susan Gallo of Maine Lakes:

January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM
January 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM

These sessions will cover upcoming bills affecting lakes and water quality in 2025, ways to get involved, tips for effective testimony, and how to stay informed throughout the legislative session.

To register for these sessions and to view the full webinar schedule, please click the link below.

We look forward to your participation!

Visit our Website

Summer 2025 Internship. Now Accepting Applications!

Lake Stewards of Maine is now accepting applicants for summer 2025 interns.

The Lake Programs Field Intern will primarily assist operations of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) team, with additional assistance provided to the Water Quality (WQ) team, as well as general LSM operations.

Applications are due by February 21, 2025. A full description of the position as well as information on how to apply are available on our website.

Apply Now

Water Quality Program

To learn more about LSM's Water Quality Program, please visit our website.

WQ Tech Session!

Wednesday, December 18th, 12:30 PM

See you there!

❄️Help Track Ice Cover

on Maine Lakes! ❄️

Have you noticed ice forming around your lake? That’s great news! Ice cover is a critical indicator of lake health and the climate. By submitting your observations, you can contribute to vital lake science and help preserve Maine’s ecological and cultural heritage.

Why We Track Ice 🧊

Ice data acts as a proxy for the temperature of a lake. A large reservoir of cold water ensures that the cold water fish like landlocked salmon and arctic char and trout are able to survive. Every observation provides us with a better understanding of how Maine's lakes are doing and what we can do to protect the future of them.

Submit Your Observations 📷

Ice-In Data Submission Form: No certification is required, and you don’t have to live on a lake to participate—anyone can help!
Learn More: Visit our ice-tracking page to explore methods, history, and the importance of this data.

Questions❓Please contact us at stewards@lakestewardsme.org.

Aquatic Invasive Species Program

To learn more about LSM's Aquatic Invasive Species Program, please visit our website.

For any questions related to IPP workshops, registration, or the aquatic invasive species program, please email stewards@lakestewardsme.org.

"Know Your Plants" Webinars Recordings Available

🌿 "Know your Bladderworts"

🌿 "Know Your Floating Leaf Plants"

🌿 "Know Your Milfoils"

🌿 "Know Your Naiads"

Notice from our Partners, Colleagues and Collaborators

If you have any questions regarding this program, please reach out to them directly.

Webinar: "Future Aquatic Invaders of the Northeast Webinar: How Climate Change, Human Vectors, and Natural History Could Bring Southern and Western Species North"

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Wesley Daniel, Fishery Biologist at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, and leads the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database.

Please use this URL to connect: https://umassamherst.zoom.us/j/97753346299.