Maine lakefront property owners

August 31, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Read About Nestle and Ground Water Extraction

A Beautiful Summer Day on Mousam Lake, Shapleigh, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Every Maine lakefront property owner should have this book on his/her bookshelf. From Ground Water to Grass Roots: Two Small Towns–One Large Corporation, by Walter Hampton Baily. Two small towns in southern Maine […]
August 21, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners Learn About Submersed Invasive Aquatic Plants

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Learn About Submersed Invasive Aquatic Plants

  The Range Ponds of Poland, Maine     by Leigh Macmillen HayesMaine lakefront property owners benefit from paying attention to the plant life in the state’s lakes and ponds. Getting to know the native plants is important — that way you’ll know if you see […]
July 17, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Prevent Invasive Aquatic Plants With Eyes on the Water

Kezar Lake, Lovell, Maine — A Special Place by Leigh Macmillen Hayes “Milfoil ↑! Property Value$$$ ↓” So proclaims the sign for lakefront property owners to notice on the roads surrounding Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine. Fortunately, there are no invasive aquatic plants in Moose Pond […]
April 13, 2014
The Importance of Wetlands to Maine Lakefront Property Owners

The Importance of Wetlands to Maine Lakefront Property Owners

Maine Wetlands Provide Important Buffer Zone and Beauty by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Maine Master Naturalist and Executive Director of the Association of State Wetland Managers, Jeanne Christie spends her days studying lakes and their wetlands. All told, freshwater comprises about one tenth of the surface area […]
February 23, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners Find Heaven on Earth at Upper Cold Stream Pond in Lincoln

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Find Heaven on Earth at Upper Cold Stream Pond in Lincoln

Crystal Clear Day on the Crystal Clear Upper Cold Stream Pond Maine Lakefront Property Owners find Upper Cold Stream Pond in Lincoln to be their own slice of Heaven. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Upper Cold Stream Pond View Vacation Rentals on Upper Cold Stream Pond […]
February 20, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Wind Energy Bill

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Wind Energy Bill

Scenic Vistas Like This To Be Enjoyed On Maranacook Lake, Winthrop, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesMaine Lakefront property owners need to be aware of the bills before the Legislature that affect their pristine pieces of real estate. Mike Bond,  an environmental activist, renewable energy advocate and […]
May 19, 2013

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Advised To Practice Caution When Foraging For Mushrooms

Experience Nature on Rangeley Lake, Maine Many Maine lakefront property owners know that our woodlands, gardens, vegetable beds and lawns are a veritable fungi goldmine. It’s been estimated that there are between 2,000-2,500 varieties in the state. Mushrooms, which love the cover of shade and the […]
June 17, 2012

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Check For Aquatic Invaders

Shawnee Peak Ski Area and Pleasant Mountain overlooking Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine As Maine lakefront property owners, we know that fast-growing invasive aquatic plants are a threat to water quality and can ruin our enjoyment of our lakes. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Moose Pond […]
June 10, 2012

Rain Gardens Save Water Quality for Maine Lakefront Real Estate

Stunning Sunset over Sebago Lake in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine As Maine lakefront property owners, we’re always looking for ways to protect the water quality. Laura Wilson of the UMaine Cooperative Extension tells us that about half of  the water that falls on the […]