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June 9, 2025

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Next Grounds & Gratitude Gathering

LSM's Events Calendar

Water Quality Program

Community WQ Technical Discussion

Upcoming WQ Workshops

Aquatic Invasive Species Program 

Upcoming AIS Workshops

AIS Tech Session

Upcoming Travel Team Opportunities

Recordings Available

Notice from our Partners...

Office Hours

☕ You're Invited:

Grounds and Gratitude - June 16th

Looking for a moment of connection, reflection, and community? Our next Grounds and Gratitude gathering is happening on Monday, June 16th, from 9:30–11:30 AM at the LSM office—and we’d love to see you there!

These monthly gatherings are a chance to slow down, share a cup of coffee, and connect with fellow lake stewards, volunteers, and friends. No agenda, no pressure—just conversation, gratitude, and community spirit. Your presence makes these mornings meaningful.

We’re also thrilled to announce that this month’s event is sponsored by Tandem Coffee Roasters, a Portland-based roaster and bakery spreading joy since 2012. They’re also proud members of 1% For The Planet—supporting causes that protect the places we love.

📍 Stop by, stay awhile, and be part of something special.

Let’s keep building this beautiful community—one cup at a time.

Visit: tandemcoffee.com

Follow them on Instagram: @tandemcoffeeroasters

Next Community Water Quality Technical Discussions 

🗓️ Our next session will be on June 20, at 13:00. Learn More

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

Upcoming AIS Workshops

✅ June 18 - Live Plant ID - Acton, York County

✅ June 24 - Plant Paddle - Big Lake, Big Lake Twp, Washington County

✅ June 25 - Plant Paddle - Jones Pond, Gouldsboro, Hancock County

✅ June 26 - Live Plant ID - Bangor, Penobscot County

AIS Tech Session

June 10th, 13:00

Aquatic Invasive Species tech sessions are open to all volunteers who want to ask questions about aquatic invasive species, consult LSM staff about plant identification, meet other volunteers, and check in with issues related to AIS on their home lakes and across the state.

Notice from our Partners, Colleagues and Collaborators

If you have any questions regarding the information below,

please contact the organization mentioned in post directly.

Report Smoke Sightings – Help Improve Maine’s Air Quality Forecasts

From the Bureau of Air Quality – Maine DEP

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Quality is calling on local observers to help improve air quality forecasts by reporting smoke sightings across the state.

Documenting smoke from wildfires settling over lakes, valleys, and forested areas helps monitor air quality. Your early observations can make a big difference!

How You Can Help:

 If you see wildfire smoke in your area, please fill out this quick and simple Smoke Survey:

 https://www.maine.gov/dep/air/forecast/smokesurvey.html

The survey can be submitted multiple times throughout the season and will remain open into the fall.

Your input helps enhance the accuracy of air quality alerts and supports a healthier Maine for all.

Through June 10, wildfire smoke will continue to cause poor air quality in Canada and parts of the northern United States, while a smoke plume reaches Greenland, Ireland, the United Kingdom and France. (Ben Noll/Data source: Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service)

Data source: Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service's Aerosol Optical Depth: 

https://charts-dev.ecmwf.int/permalinks/aerosol-forecasts-29304

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30 AM -4:30 PM

or by appointment.

Office will be closed

June 12 & 13 (Lake Conference)

June 23-27 staff working in the field.

We recommend calling ahead,

(207) 783-7733.

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