For more than a decade, public anecdotal observation has suggested that metaphyton, aka green filamentous algae, has been increasing in Maine lakes. But is it – and if it is, should we be concerned? Citizen scientists can play an important role in answering these persistent questions.
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On August 25th Laura Knoy, of NHPR's The Exchange, interviewed Andrea LaMoreaux of NH Lakes and Amy Smagula of DES about NH Lake Ecosystems and Health during this year of 2020. Very informative and a
Below are links to three presentations by the Lake Stewards of Maine to get you started, or to refresh your knowledge of how we patrol, and what to look for when we patrol for invasive aquatic species
This is an excellent and easy to follow webinar on identifying pondweeds presented by the Lake Stewards of Maine. We have many of these plants in Conway Lake and this is offers a great way to learn m