Long Term Funding to Protect Maine’s Lakes On the Line
Urge legislators to support LD 2141 to protect Maine’s lakes The Maine Legislature has an opportunity to protect the water quality of our lakes and the long-term viability of farmland.
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5 Watershed Strategies for Landowners
What we do on land affects the lake Runoff (rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground) carries pollutants with it, from pet waste to road salt to dirt. Soil, aka
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Mind The Posthole: Winter Hiking Etiquette
Winter is a great time to go outside, and it often requires a bit of extra preparation. Whether navigating on foot, skis, snowmobile or fat-tire bike, we all share the
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Invasive Aquatics Looks at Life Under Ice
During the North Pond Association’s Annual Pike Derby on February 15, our Invasive Aquatics team hit the ice for two reasons: to share Clean, Drain, Dry practices with anglers and
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Thank You, Miles: Assistant Lake Scientist Moving On
From sample collection to data reporting to summer camp instruction, Miles Hagedorn’s hard work has made an impact on better understanding the drivers of water quality in the Belgrade Lakes
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Tips to Protect Our Lakes This Winter
Aquatic Invasive Species Can Still Spread During Winter The risk of spreading invasive aquatic species between waterbodies doesn’t go away when our lakes ice over. Invasive aquatic plants, like variable-leaf
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Congressionally Directed Spending Grant Awarded
7 Lakes Alliance and North Pond Association Awarded $2.35 Million Federal Grant for Clean Water Restoration on North Pond Belgrade Lakes, Maine – 7 Lakes Alliance, in partnership with
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Land Trust Accreditation Renewed
December 12, 2025 – Belgrade Lakes, ME – 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce it successfully renewed its land trust accreditation proving that, as part of a network of over
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