Waiting for Ice-out After a Good-sized Winter

Maine has a long history of keeping records of ice coverage.  For example, Lakes Auburn, Moosehead, Sebago, Damariscotta, Cobbossee, have ice-on and ice-out records dating back to 1850 or earlier.

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.

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

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

2025 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

Green blobs in the lake?

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

2025 Colby Student Research Presentations

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

2025 Annual Appeal- Please donate!