We conserve the lands and waters of the Belgrade Lakes region for all
7 Lakes supports land and water conservation in the Belgrade Lakes region by engaging with the community to achieve clean water, well stewarded lands, and a vibrant economy.
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Our lakes are at stake
Our challenge is both an immediate challenge to our watershed and a need to balance conservation, protection and the needs of all who live and work in the region. To meet this challenge, in late December 2017, the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance and the Maine Lakes Resource Center combined forces to create 7 Lakes Alliance. Together with our scientific research partner Colby College, 7 Lakes Alliance is committed to a mission of conserving the lands and waters of the Belgrade Lakes region for all.
Our StoryHow do we protect our water and land?
We lead the charge year-round against the threat of green lakes, as well as invasive aquatic plants in our waters. In addition to our extensive water quality initiatives, land conservation is a critical component of our work to help ensure the health of our waters.
Green blobs in the lake?
August 7
If you have been on Great Pond or Long Pond lately, you have probably noticed an increase in large green blobs floating around. These are a type of cyanobacteria called
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What is THAT? An alien egg?
August 7
While Freshwater Bryozoans (class Phylactolaemata) do look other-worldly, they are sessile filter-feeding animals native to the U.S. They can be found east of the Mississippi River, as far north as
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2025 Colby Student Research Presentations
August 5
Every year in late-May, the Lake Science team at 7 Lakes Alliance is joined by a group of summer research students from Colby College to work on research projects across
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events
The Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm, Father’s Day – Labor Day This...
02
TueJoin local poet Doug “Woody” Woodsum to learn about nature poetry and to write some of your...
Learn about Maine mushrooms, where to find them, how to identify them, and what to avoid on...
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