Do you take a lot of photos on the lakes, ponds, and streams that make up the 30 Mile River Watershed? 

Share your favorites with us by September 15th for a chance to win! The categories are: Lovable Loons, Spectacular Scenes, Watershed Wildlife (includes fish too, but not loons), and Winter Wonderland. Learn more and enter here.

Photo: Blue Heron Landing by Matt Degnan

Have you visited 30 Mile’s water quality webpage for YOUR lake?

Learn more about 30 Mile’s water quality program here.

Our 14th Annual Paddle Trek will be held on Saturday, July 29th!

Join us for all or just a part of this 15-mile paddle from Mt. Vernon Village to Wayne Village, traveling along many of the lakes and streams that form the “30 Mile River.”

Register by July 12 at 11:59PM to take advantage of early bird discounted registration pricing:

• $28 - Adults
• $15 - Teens (ages 13-17)
• Free - Children (12 or under)

Registration closes on Thursday, July 27th at 11:59PM. No same-day registration.

Sunday, August 13th at 9 AM at the Mt. Vernon Community Center

Hosted by the Greater Minnehonk Lake Association and the Mt. Vernon CPC

This event combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy, offering participants of all ages and fitness levels an opportunity to enjoy a picturesque route while contributing to a meaningful cause. Learn more here.

On June 20th, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 958, the bill to expand protections for loons from lead poisoning, into law. This legislation phases out the use and sale of small-sized painted lead jigs. Loons ingest a great deal of fishing tackle that is either left behind, or that is in fish they consume. Death by lead is horrific and avoidable. This law closes a loophole in Maine’s lead fishing tackle laws. 

On June 16th, LD 92, the “Clean, Drain and Dry” bill was signed into law. This bill requires trailered boats to be drained before entering and after leaving lakes. Read the bill text here.

To focus attention on the value of lakes and the threats they face, the North American Lake Management Society started Lakes Appreciation Month.

“You work and play on them. You drink from them. But do you really appreciate them? Growing population, development, and invasive species stress your local lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. All life needs water; let’s not take it for granted!” - NALMS website

Governor Janet Mills recognizes the value of clean, healthy lakes to all Mainers, and has written a letter of support for Lakes Appreciation Month. Read her letter here. 

Flying Pond: Saturday, July 8th at 4 PM at the Vienna Community Room (Fire Station)

Parker Pond: Sunday, July 23rd, 5:15 PM at the Vienna Grange

Minnehonk Lake: Sunday, July 30th, 10 AM at the Mt. Vernon Community Center

Androscoggin Lake: Saturday, August 5th, 10 AM at the Ladd Center, Wayne

Basin-David-Titton Ponds: Saturday, August 5th, 10 AM at the Fayette Central School

Kimball Pond: Saturday, August 5th, details TBD

Lovejoy Pond: Saturday, August 5th, 5 PM at the Kents Hill School Alpine Lodge

Echo Lake: Friday, August 11th at Camp Vega, time TBD

Pocasset Lake: Thursday, August 17th, details TBD

Support 30 Mile! Your gift today will make a difference in protecting our lakes from phosphorus pollution, invasive species, and other threats. Find the giving level that works for you.