Please see the links below to watch and read materials from our 2020 Wednesday Webinar series.
Hilary Snook, Senior Scientist, EPA talks about the new tools and technology that are helping citizen science efforts grow by leaps and bounds. Click HERE to watch the recording.
Don Griggs from Kezar Lake Watershed Association presents the concerns for lake health from wakeboats in shallow water and KLWAs outreach solution to reduce risks. Click HERE to watch the recording.
Scott Williams and Roberta Hill from Lake Stewards of Maine discuss threats to Maine lakes and the important role of volunteers. Learn more about how you can get involved and join these efforts! Click HERE to watch the recording.
Eric Topper from Maine Audubon presents compelling information about the value of native plants for LakeSmart landscaping. Click HERE to watch the recording.
Dr. Ben Peierls, Research Director at Lakes Environmental Association, speaks about recent research that uses optical brighteners found in laundry detergent and paper to survey lakes for septic system impacts. Click HERE to watch the recording. Click HERE for written responses to the many questions asked during the webinar.
LakeSmart Program Manager Brooke Hafford MacDonald shares her findings from her recent graduate work, which combined biology and social science techniques to get a “big picture” understanding of loon conservation in Maine. Click HERE to watch the recording. Click HERE for written responses to the many questions asked during the webinar. Click HERE to view or print a copy of Brooke’s slides.
Jeremy Cluchey, Communications Director for The Nature Conservancy in Maine talks about ways your Lake Association can reach new and different audiences on a shoestring budget, using accessible media tools. Click HERE to watch the recording. Click HERE for written responses to the many questions asked during the webinar.