Weekly News & Updates

Inside This Newsletter

April 22nd,2024

I- IMPORTANT: 2024 LSM's Survey

II- 2024 Lake Conference Updates

III- 2024 AIS Maine Summit

IV- Aquatic Invasive Species Program

IPP In-Person Workshops

IPP 101

Survey 123

V- Water Quality Program

WQ Workshops

MeterFest

VI- Ice-Out

VII- From our Partners...

VIII- Office Hours

Help Us by Taking Our Survey by Wednesday, April 24th!

Before we transfer our records to a new database, it's crucial we have the most current information. Please take a moment to fill out our survey.

Thank you to everyone who's already participated. - your input is greatly appreciated! This survey ensures our constituent database is up-to-date with accurate information, including contact details, volunteer status, and mailing preferences.

If you are a volunteer not currently involved in data collection, rest assured that all your historical volunteer information will remain securely stored in our database. Your past contributions are deeply valued, and we are committed to maintaining a comprehensive record of your involvement with us.

Once again, thank you for your cooperation and assistance in updating our database. Your support makes a significant difference in our efforts to serve our community.

SURVEY

To submit the survey, please ensure all required questions are answered.

Lake Conference Updates

Friday, June 21st, 2024

University of Maine, Farmington

Over 150 registrations so far! Don't miss out - grab your tickets now. Take advantage of discounted early bird rates available until the end of this month.

For the latest updates, visit the conference website: www.LakeConferenceMaine.org

This year's raffle prizes courtesy of LLBean:

Inflatable Stand-up Paddleboard Package

Allsport Universal PFD

All conference attendees will be entered to win.

Conference Speaker Spotlight

Plenary Speaker: Matt Scott

Matt Scott, retired fisheries biologist and long-time clean water advocate, will speak about the recent history of our lakes and the ways we can “love them to death”.

Conference Sponsor Spotlight

Thank you for sponsoring the 2024 Lake Conference!

Conference Apparel

We are partnering with Custom Ink to provide attendees a variety of options for purchasing a sustainable cotton t-shirt with the beautiful conference logo on the front.

Order by May 21st to have your t-shirt delivered in time for the conference. Even if you can't make it to the event, you can still order a shirt!

2024 Annual Maine Summit on Aquatic Invasive Species

Hosted by Lakes Environmental Association and Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) and Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host the 22nd Annual Maine Summit on Invasive Aquatic Species at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus on April 26, starting at 9:00 am.

The Summit will feature speakers and discussions about the risks of aquatic invasive species across Maine, with presentations from officials from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), Maine DEP, LEA, Maine Lakes, and Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM).

Guests can register by clicking in the button below.

Aquatic Invasive Species Program

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

Registration for In-Person IPP Workshops Now Open

Invasive Plant Patrol 101

Lake Stewards of Maine will host an Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) 101

webinar on Thursday, May 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Survey123

Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) and Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a webinar on Survey123 and its applications for aquatic invasive species (AIS) monitoring on Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 pm.

Water Quality Program

Water Quality Workshops

Attention Lake Stewards Volunteers!

Tentative dates for our upcoming water quality workshops have been posted on

our website!

As a current volunteer that is interested in participating, please send an email to stewards@lakestewardsme.org, or call to speak with Jonnie at 207-783-7733.

As a completely new volunteer, please contact us using this form.

Learn More

MeterFest Update

For those who have brought meters into the Augusta DEP or LSM office, they are now available for pick up. We continue to work on the ones from Northern Maine DEP, Portland DEP and Penobscot SWCD.

If you have any questions, please contact our office: stewards@lakestewardsme.org

Ice-Out

Please be on the lookout for ice-out conditions. Document your observations using our online form or learn more about ice-out on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact stewards@lakestewardsme.org.

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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.

Explore job openings from our colleagues who, like LSM, are dedicated to protecting lakes in Maine.

Friends of Cobbossee Watershed

Water Resources Technician

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM -4:30 PM

Closed Fridays

(staff working remotely)

We recommend calling ahead,

(207) 783-7733.

If you would like to support Lake Stewards of Maine,

kindly click on the button below. Thank you!

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