All Lake Regions of Maine – Page 8 – Mr. Lake Front

August 17, 2014

Maine Lake Water Quality Testing Points to Fixes to Limit Phosphorus Increase

An Intern for Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton tests water for Gloeotrichia by Leigh Macmillen HayesLast year the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) hired a researcher to test fifteen lakes in the Sebago Lakes Region of western Maine for Gloeotrichia, “Gloeo” for short, a species of blue-green […]

August 15, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners: Learn To Recognize Invasive Aquatic Plants 101

Lakefront Property Owners Keep Eyes Out For Invasive Plants Such As European Frog-Bit by Leigh Macmillen HayesIn Maine, we know that plant life in lakes is important for good fisheries. Aquatic plants provide cover and foraging opportunities. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Mousam Lake […]

August 10, 2014

Silence on Maine’s Lakes: Help Prevent Lead Poisoning of Our Loons

Loon Family — Three-Day-Old Chicks by Leigh Macmillen Hayes As lakefront homeowners in Maine, we associate the call of the loon with summer. And this summer, on our lake a pair of loons finally had success in breeding chicks. The babies are now about three weeks […]

July 31, 2014

New Non-Conforming Structure Expansion Provision For Maine Lakefront Properties

Non-Conforming Structure on Maine Lakes by Leigh Macmillen Hayes In a summer issue of Shoreland Zoning News, Michael Morse, of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, shared an article about the new nonconforming structure expansion provisions enacted by the Maine Legislature and contained within the department’s […]

July 13, 2014

Maine Citizen’s Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Just Released

Calm Waters of Goose Pond, Shapleigh, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes The Maine Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program (VLMP) has released the Maine Citizen’s Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management. Click on the title to open the 157-page book that is chock full of valuable information for […]

July 6, 2014

Lakefront Property Owners Should Keep Maine Beautiful – Leave Your Firewood at Home

Summer at the Lake in Maine–Campfires and S’Mores by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Mention the word summer to Maine lakefront property owners and we immediately envision hanging out in or on the lake and sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. Lakefront Properties For Sale in Belgrade […]

June 29, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Can Get Help to Stop Erosion

Midsummer Evening on Great East Lake in Acton, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes While on the lake this summer, enjoy the day, but make good choices for the sake of the shoreline. As lakefront property owners, we love the clear water and surrounding scenery. Our lakes […]

June 26, 2014

The Great Blue Heron: A Reflection of the Health of Our Waters

Great Blue Heron Stalks Its Prey by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Either sitting on the porch of our lakefront camp on Moose Pond in the Sebago Lakes Region or from our kayaks, we have the joy of watching wildlife up close and personal. Just this morning, the […]

June 15, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy The Sound of Music Wafting from Residential Summer Camps

Stearns Pond in Sweden, Maine is Backdrop of Camp Encore/Coda by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Each summer, campers from across the globe bring their instruments to Maine’s two specialty music camps where they continue their education in a fun environment. While youngsters partake in a variety of […]