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April 27, 2026

2026 Winter Webinar Series

2026 Lake Conference - Door Prize

We are hiring: Program Assistant

Water Quality Program

WQ Certification Workshops - Schedule Available

Submit your Ice-Out Dates

DO Meter Inspection

Aquatic Invasive Species Program 

Invasive Plant Patrol Webinar: IPP 101

Summer 2026 Internship

Office Hours

Final Webinar in Our 2026 Winter Series

"Lake linkages across

northern latitudes: insights from interdisciplinary lake research in

an agricultural, arctic environment and relevance to Maine"

Presented by Amanda Gavin, PhD candidate, University of Maine

📅 May 20th at 12:00 PM

2026 Lake Conference - Door Prize!

Thank You to L.L.Bean for their continued support of the Lake Conference!

2026 Lake Conference!

All attendees will have a chance to win a special door prize at the 2026 Lake Conference! This year’s prize, generously provided by LLBean, will include TWO comfortable lounge chairs—perfect for relaxing by the water and enjoying Maine’s beautiful lakes.

🌿 Lake Resilience in the

Face of Change

📅 June 12

 📍University of Maine, Orono

Every conference attendee will receive an entry ticket at check-in and must be present to win. It's one more reason to join us and a great chance to bring a little extra comfort to your time by the lake.

Register and access the full program here: 

https://lakeconferencemaine.org/

Early Bird Registration ends May 1st.

NEW Position Opening!

Summer Seasonal

Program Assistant

Learn more and apply on our website: 

https://www.lakestewardsofmaine.org/program-assistant/

Water Quality Certification Workshops

Schedule Now Available

The 2026 training schedule and map are now available. Workshops are offered statewide with support from local boat hosts, making it easier to get certified or recertified near you.

• New water quality monitors should contact LSM through the website form to get started.
• Current monitors seeking recertification or increasing their certification level should sign up for a session with Jonnie.

Reminder: a certified DO meter must be brought to any dissolved oxygen session. LSM does have rental options available.

View the full schedule, map, and registration details on the LSM website.

DO Meter Inspection

If your meter was not inspected and you would like it checked before the sampling season, please reach out to schedule a time: 

stewards@lakestewardsme.org (Subject: MeterFest Inspection)

Invasive Plant Patrol Webinar: IPP 101

In this 3-hour online class, participants will explore the background of Aquatic Invasive Plants in Maine, learn key identification features for the 15 Invaders on Maine's watch list, and find out how to get involved in early detection efforts.

Date: May 14, 2026

Time: 9AM

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SeLXd9UnRba9qRpcgun-xw

Summer 2026 Internship

Accepting Applications!

Lake Stewards of Maine is accepting applicants for summer 2026 interns.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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. 

A full description of the position as well as in information on how to apply are available on our website.

Office Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

or by appointment.



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(207) 783-7733.

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