Inside This Newsletter
January 20th, 2025
Office Closed!
Your Support is Appreciated!
NEW DATES: 2025 Lakes Webinar Series
I- Water Quality Program
2025 WQ Tech Sessions
Watershed Community Grants Open!
Ice Data Submission
II- Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Internship Opportunity
III- Notice from our Partners...
IV- Office Hours
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THANK YOU to all our generous donors who have
participated in Lake Stewards of Maine’s year-end appeal!
You’re making it possible for LSM’s impact to reach even further this year as we launch ambitious plans for 2025.
We're happy to announce that our community of supporters has met the $10,000 year-end gift match! Ten $1000 donations to LSM were doubled by a generous donor. We're very grateful to all who participated! Thank you!
If you haven’t had a chance to donate, there’s still time to send in your year-end gift. Whether you choose a regular monthly contribution or a one-time donation, your support makes a real difference to the breadth and scope of our lake protection work.
Follow this link to contribute, send a check to LSM, 24 Maple Hill Rd., Auburn, ME 04210, or give us a call at (207) 783-7733.
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We wish you a healthy 2025,
and we look forward to seeing you out on Maine’s lakes!
Thank you for helping protect Maine’s lakes!
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NEW DATES
2025 Lakes Webinar Series
The series kicks off with two legislative update sessions presented by Susan Gallo of Maine Lakes:
- January 22nd, 2025, at 12:00 PM
- January 23rd, 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.
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Also note that we have added an additional presentation, Invasive Aquatic Fish and Wildlife: A Focus on Emerging Threats with Dakota Stankowski (IF&W) on February 6. | |
Water Quality Program
To learn more about LSM's Water Quality Program, please visit our website.
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2025 WQ Tech Sessions!
Remember! The schedule for the 2025 Water Quality Technical Training Sessions is now available on our website!
🗓️ Mark your calendars: Our next session will be on February 10th, 2025, at 11:30 AM.
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Watershed Community Grant open until
February 9th!
The 2025 Community Watershed Grant provided by Lake Stewards of Maine and Maine Lakes is open! The funds from this grant is intended to support community-driven surveys of watershed where land use issues are identified, awareness is raised, and community action is the outcome!
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.
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❄️Help Track Ice Cover
on Maine Lakes! ❄️
Ice comes and goes - that's nature's cycle. But it seems that increasingly, lakes are losing ice in late December or January due to warm bursts.
📝 Submit Your Observations
Your observations are crucial! Whether it's ice forming or melting, your reports help us better understand Maine’s changing climate. The on-and-off patterns we’re seeing make tracking tricky, but we’ve got resources to guide you.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Program
To learn more about LSM's Aquatic Invasive Species Program, please visit our website.
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For any questions related to IPP workshops, registration, or the aquatic invasive species program, please email stewards@lakestewardsme.org. | |
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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.
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Notice from our Partners, Colleagues and Collaborators
If you have any questions regarding this program, please reach out to them directly.
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Share Your Ice Fishing Insights!
Help support important research on ice fishing in Maine! A PhD student from the University of Maine is exploring the beliefs and motivations of Maine’s ice anglers. Your input can make a big difference!
📋 Take the short, 10–15 minute survey here:
Thank you for contributing to the future of Maine’s lakes!
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2025 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
Do you have a compelling lake-related issue or research to share? Great! Submit an abstract for the 2025 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference, happening on March 27, 2025.
- Poster Abstract Deadline: March 5, 2025
The conference will explore topics including PFAS, wildfire resilience, sustainable water resources, and more! Visit the conference website for complete guidelines and submission details.
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Funding Opportunity:
Wetland Restoration Grants
Do you know of a wetland associated with a lake that could benefit from restoration? The Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP) provides significant funding to restore and enhance Maine’s wetlands, which are vital for improving climate resilience, supporting wildlife habitat, and reducing flooding risks.
💡 Why Apply?
MNRCP funding covers most project costs, including site selection, design, management, construction, and long-term monitoring. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public agencies, Tribes, and conservation organizations.
📅 Mark Your Calendar:
The next round of applications opens in May 2025. Projects that actively restore or enhance damaged wetlands, such as removing fill material or barriers, will be prioritized.
Learn more about this incredible opportunity and get ready to apply: Visit MNRCP Website
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Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM -4:30 PM
Closed Fridays
(staff working remotely)
The office will be closed
January 20th for
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We recommend calling ahead,
(207) 783-7733.
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kindly click on the button below. Thank you!
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