Maine DEP

May 9, 2013

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Use LakeSmart Program to Reduce Impact on Lake

Crystal Clear Water of Crystal Lake, Raymond, Maine Pristine lakefront property in Maine. Mirror-like crystal clear water. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Captivating mountain views. Gentle afternoon breezes. Starry-starry nights. Serenading loons. Basking painted turtles. When you think about purchasing a classic Maine cabin, camp or cottage […]
April 25, 2013

Law Prevents Soil Erosion from Degrading Water Quality for Maine Lakefront Properties

A Blue Hue on Square Pond in Shapleigh, Maine Maine’s lakefront property owners benefit from the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law, which came into effect in 1997. The law was designed to prevent further degradation of Maine waters by soil erosion and has been amended several […]
March 3, 2013

14th Annual Maine Milfoil Summit Convenes in Lewiston

Before and After You Float, Please Inspect Your Boat! (maine.gov/dep) Peter Lowell, executive director of the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) in Bridgton, Maine welcomed a record crowd to the 14th Annual Milfoil Summit on March 1, 2013 at the USM campus in Lewiston. The keynote speaker […]
February 8, 2012

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Regions of Maine Feb. 9-13

“Joan Hager,” Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church Feb. 10, Friday, 7:30pm, Concert and a Movie, music by Duane Edwards, Marc Chillemi and Tom DelRossi play to the 1921 silent film, “Miss Lulu,” $5, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk.  FMI:  207-967-9120, www.rivertreearts.org. Feb. 11, Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm, Valentine’s […]
September 29, 2011

Find Your Waterfront Getaway on Lake Anasagunticook in Canton and Hartford, Maine

Privately owned lighthouse on Lake Anasagunticook in Canton Your private waterfront getaway on Lake Anasagunticook in Canton and Hartford, Maine awaits! Come enjoy fishing, boating and swimming to your heart’s desire. Loons, kingfishers and great blue heron will greet you each day. Sunrises and sunsets include […]
April 21, 2011

12th Annual Maine Milfoil Summit in Lewiston, Maine

Self-inspect your boat before launching “Of Maine’s 6,000 lakes and ponds, only 33 are infected with invasive aquatic plants,” Maine DEP Commissioner Darryl Brown informed the crowd gathered at the 2011 Milfoil Summit held on the grounds of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn campus. Mr. […]
October 15, 2010

Maine DEP Takes Pleasant Lake in Casco OFF State’s Milfoil List

Fall colors on Pleasant Lake in Casco, Maine Paul Gregory of the Maine DEP Invasive Species Program reports in the fall edition of Milfoil Update 2010 that Pleasant Lake in Casco was officially removed from the State roster of 34 infested water bodies. This decision came […]