Don’t Be That Boater
Update from Sharon Mann, 7 Lakes Alliance Invasive Aquatics Diretcor August 28, 2026 Recently, I paddled down Great Meadow Stream to conduct a routine survey for the few remaining, scattered
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The Start of Something Good
We are pleased to share that on August 31, a small portion of Belgrade Stream will be treated with a low-risk herbicide to reduce invasive variable-leaf milfoil, lower the risk
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The Importance of Clean, Drain, Dry
Maine’s lakes and rivers are public waters, providing everyone with the opportunity to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling. With that privilege comes a shared responsibility to protect these waters
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Ice-Out, Curly-In
As the ice melts and the lakes open up, curly-leaf pondweed (CLPW) begins its rapid rise to the surface, forming dense mats that block sunlight from reaching plants lower in
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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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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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2025 Invasive Aquatics Program Summary
7 Lakes Alliance leads the charge in preventing, detecting, and managing invasive aquatic species in the Belgrade Lakes watershed. Our robust Invasive Aquatics Program works closely with the Department of
Keep Reading2025 Annual Meeting Recording
7 Lakes Alliance is the science-based conservation organization for the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine. This presentation shares highlights and accomplishments of our 2025 season to date. Hear from our
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