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Introducing a new name and look for the PREMIER
ORGANIZATION protectiNG MAINE’S LAKES & PONDS. 


Long known as the Maine Lakes Society, we have shortened our name to Maine Lakes, updated our logo, and upgraded our website just in time for our 50th anniversary this year. We remain a non-profit, charitable membership organization, continuing to be the clear voice for protection of our most precious freshwater resources and wildlife habitat.

We work to support everyone who values and benefits from clean water and healthy lakes in Maine, including:

  • Lake residents and visitors who enjoy—and help protect—these precious resources;
  • The surrounding local communities that benefit economically;
  • Our 100+ member Lake Associations, as they engage their communities in lake protection efforts; and
  • The next generation of lake stewards, helping them understand lake systems and encouraging them to take action to defend Maine’s lakes against growing threats.

We invite you to learn more and join in as we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2020.

MAINE LAKES CELEBRATES
50 HEROES FOR OUR 50TH YEAR!

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing 50 Maine Lakes Heroes who have worked hard to keep our lakes and ponds clean and clear. Heroes will be posted each week to our Facebook page and updated on our website. We thank all Maine Lakes Heroes for your efforts—we have cleaner, clearer lakes because of the work you have done!

MEET THE HEROES

LAKESMART

This free voluntary, non-regulatory program helps lakefront homeowners maintain lake-friendly landscapes that reduce pollution and runoff. Learn how we’re adapting to the COIVD-19 era for this summer.

JUMP IN!

Donate or become a member today.
You will join a growing community of people dedicated to keeping Maine’s lakes clean and healthy.

OUR EVENTS

Owing to COVID-19, our Annual Maine Lakes Conference was replaced this year by three online Weekly Wednesday Webinars.

A virtual Annual Meeting will be on Zoom at 9 am on June 20, 2020. They’re all FREE, but registration is required to view them, live or archived.

LAKE LEARNING

Coming back to your favorite Maine lake for the summer? Learn how to do it safely and responsibly.

Note that our Lakes Alive! educational programming will take a break this summer because of the pandemic.

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