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 watershed. Impact Miles concluded his Assistant Lake Scientist position with 7 Lakes Alliance at the end of December 2025. Over the past year and a
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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 milfoil and curly-leaf pondweed, remain viable throughout the winter. While most plants go dormant in the winter, curly-leaf pondweed starts growing from its turions (i.e.
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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 the North Pond Association, has been awarded a $2,350,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior to support an alum treatment
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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 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, it is committed to conservation excellence. “This accreditation affirms our commitment to rigorous, high-quality land conservation,” said Noah
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7 Lakes Alliance Receives $4,000 in Funding for Priority Conservation Projects
December 12, 2025 – Belgrade Lakes, ME – 7 Lakes Alliance has been awarded $4,000 through the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program, which Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) administers. Entering its 21st year, the program continues L.L.Bean’s long-standing commitment to support public access, habitat protection, and outdoor recreation across the state of Maine, bringing
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Septic Project Initial Findings
Learn from Alex Debo, an intern from Maine Geospatial institute (MGI) who shares updates on the septic system modeling project including both technical details and preliminary results. He also gives insight on remaining project deliverables for Great Pond and Long Pond. This presentation was recorded from the December 8th Lunch & Learn event.
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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 Environmental Protection and all five lake associations to minimize the impact of invasive species and ensure our waters remain healthy and enjoyable for both people
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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 expert staff about the leading challenges to our work and how we are tackling them. View the Annual Meeting slides here. 7 Lakes Alliance
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