Maine Lakes and Lake Stewards of Maine are excited to collaborate for another series of webinars in the Winter and Spring of 2025. This year’s webinar series covers a variety of topics that should interest anyone with a passion for lake protection. Sign up for one or all of these at the links below. There will be time for questions and discussions with the speakers to keep things lively and interactive. All webinars will also be recorded. Webinars are free but registration is required. See more information and registration links below. 

Jump into Lake Advocacy
Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 PM, Register here, Thursday, January 23, 6:00 PM. Register here  

Invasive Aquatic Fish and Wildlife: A Focus on Emerging Threats
Thursday, February 6,, 12:00 PM, Register here

Hidden Gems of Maine's Waters: Our Unique and Uncommon Fish, Thursday, February 20, 12:00 PM, Register here 

Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Minnesota’s Surface Water: What 20 Years of Monitoring is Telling Us, Tuesday, March 11, 12:00 PM, Register here 

Celebrating 20 Years of LakeSmart!, Thursday, April 10, 6:00 PM, Register here 

Our Shore: Living Shorelines and Nature-based Solutions for Erosion Control, Thursday, May 8, 12:00 PM, Register here

You may know that Maine Lakes has helped guide policies towards more protection for lakeshores and littoral habitat from potential damage caused by large wakes generated too closet o shore and in shallow water. You may not know that they have also been involved with a national group working on this issue across the country. LakeLines,  a publication of the North American Lake Management Society , recently included an article co-authored by Maine Lakes Executive Director Susan Gallo about that group and their success working together on wake issues across state (and international!) boundaries.

watershed survey small grants available

Maine Lakes is excited to partner with Lake Stewards of Maine for a second year of small watershed survey grants. Lake watershed surveys conducted by community volunteers are an effective tool for identifying and resolving land use problems that have a negative impact on lake water quality.  

Watershed surveys also increase overall public awareness about threats to lake health and can serve as rallying calls in a community. This year, our two organizations will once again offer $1,500 in small grants for lake associations that are undertaking this important endeavor. 

The applications are due February 9, 2025. Grants are available to lake, watershed, or other community organizations interested in conducting a watershed survey. Major considerations in the review process include: coordination with Maine Department of Environmental Protection and other partners, work that has already been done by the organization, and severity of threat.