Reforestation: Protecting the Watershed One Tree at a Time

March 27

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Land Conservation

7 Lakes Alliance is slated to begin a reforestation project on the Dunn Road Conservation Area in Belgrade in late April. Around 500 trees will be planted with the goal

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Ice-Out, Curly-In

March 27

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Invasive Aquatic Plants

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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From Tank to River: Protecting Maine’s Atlantic Salmon

March 27

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General News

Maine is home to the last remaining wild Atlantic salmon populations in the United States, making local conservations efforts critical. To help protect Atlantic salmon, the Maine Council of the

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Long Term Funding to Protect Maine’s Lakes On the Line

March 18

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Water Quality

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

February 26

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Erosion

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

February 19

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Hiking, Land Conservation

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

February 19

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Invasive Aquatic Plants

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

January 21

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General News, Water Quality

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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