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March 20, 2015

LEA’s Maine Lake Science Center Taking Shape in Bridgton

Drawing by Erica Lowell Chute of the Maine Lake Science Center in Bridgton Lake Environmental Association’s (LEA) Executive Director, Peter Lowell, sent us the following update about the Maine Lake Science Center located off Willet Road and adjacent to Pondicherry Park in Bridgton. Lakefront Properties For […]

August 24, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Recognize Aquatic Invasive Plants with Blade shaped Leaves

Curly-leaf Pondweed Features Lasagna Noodle-Shaped Leaves by Leigh Macmillen HayesIn the final blog of our series on aquatic invasive plants that Maine lakefront property owners should be on the look out for, are four with blade or strap-shaped leaves. Not all of Maine’s 6,000+ […]

August 3, 2014

A Day in the Life of An Invasive Plant Patroller on a Maine Lake

Fragrant Water Lily, A Maine Native by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Volunteering as a plant patroller for your Maine lake or pond is a great way to learn how to protect your lake from those nasty invasive plants that destroy the recreational value of our properties. It’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 13, 2014

Classic Maine Bungalow Offers Perfect Lakefront Retreat on Long Lake, Naples, Maine

Quintessential Lakefront Bungalow on Long Lake in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Wow! Need we say more about this classic Maine bungalow on Long Lake in Naples? The photos tell the story of this perfect lakefront retreat located at 36 Lands End Lane, but the […]

February 13, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Welcome Invasive Aquatic Plant Removal Programs

Evening Colors Reflect on Damariscotta Lake in Newcastle, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Maine lakefront property owners should be happy to note that in 2013, no new invasive aquatic plant infestations were reported. Jacolyn Bailey, program director for the Maine Milfoil Initiative at Saint Joseph’s College, […]

February 2, 2014

Maine Milfoil Summit Will Draw Lakefront Property Owners to UMaine Lewiston-Auburn

A Picture Perfect Summer Day on Messalonskee Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Calling all Maine lakefront property owners. It’s time to register for the Maine Milfoil Summit to be held at the University of Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus on Friday, […]

January 23, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Bill to Control Invasive Plant Infestations

Summer Sunset Shimmers on Sebago Lake in Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Maine lakefront property owners should know that a bill is now before the legislature that would finally provide some significant funding for those working to control invasive aquatic plant infestations. LD 1626 was presented […]