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Question of the Month: What is lake turnover?
Twice a year, during the spring and fall, a natural occurrence called lake turnover happens. Lake...
2024 Photo Contest Winners
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Question of the Month: What is lake turnover?
Twice a year, during the spring and fall, a natural occurrence called lake turnover happens. Lake...
2024 Photo Contest Winners
Leave the Leaves
We are sharing this article from our friends at Maine Lakes: A great way to help your lake (and...
Thank you LakeSmart volunteers!
30 Mile is a regional LakeSmart “HUB” support center for this statewide program. LakeSmart would...
Thank you Water Quality Monitoring volunteers!
30 Mile staff, alongside 35 dedicated volunteers, monitored water quality in 13 lakes and ponds...
Remembering Andy Tolman
By Lidie Robbins, Executive Director We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and...
Question of the Month: What’s happening with our building in Mt. Vernon?
Construction is underway at our building in Mt. Vernon Village! We are currently focused on Phase...
Maine Public series on climate change and Maine’s lakes features 30 Mile staff
At the end of August, Maine Public aired a four-part series called “In Hot Water,” examining the...
Androscoggin Lake Bloom FAQ’s
FAQs about the Androscoggin Lake Algal Bloom: Are we going to see this every year? We do not yet...
Volunteers keeping watch for invaders
We had beautiful weather for our Plant Paddle and I.D. workshop on Lovejoy Pond earlier this...
High water and perfect weather for 15th Annual Paddle Trek
Sixty paddlers enjoyed perfect weather and conditions for the 15th Annual Paddle Trek on July 27,...
Question of the Month: What causes an algal bloom?
Cyanobacteria rely on three things to grow: light, temperature, and nutrients. When it rains,...
Celebrating our 2024 Seasonal Staff
With the end of field season near, we want to give a BIG THANKS to all 8 of our seasonal staff for...
Question of the Month: What are the impacts of warmer lake temperatures?
What are the impacts of warmer water temperatures? Algal Blooms: Warmer waters promote the...
Share your photos for a chance to win!
Do you take a lot of photos on the lakes, ponds, and streams that make up the 30 Mile River...
It’s Lakes Appreciation Month
It's official! July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Maine, as proclaimed by Governor Mills....
New study shows economic value of lakes
Maine’s 6,000 lakes and ponds are a beloved feature of our state, providing beautiful vistas and...
5th Annual Photo Contest
Do you take a lot of photos on the lakes, ponds, and streams that make up the 30 Mile River...
Building renovations underway
When are we moving into our new space in Mt. Vernon Village? Phase I construction, which includes...
Board kicks off summer season
This month, we held our first in-person Board meeting since last September, with all 17 of our...
Welcome to the Board, Sue Heard
In April, Sue Heard joined 30 Mile’s Board as an at-large member. Since 1984, Sue has been...
Question of the Month: How do I keep geese off my shorefront?
Canada geese are a familiar sight here in Maine - often seen in parks, farm fields, and large open...
Tilton Pond Swollen Bladderwort update
Since finding Swollen bladderwort (U. inflata) in Tilton Pond last August, we are now beginning...
Androscoggin Lake milfoil removal underway for 4th season
Since late May, our Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) summer staff have been surveying Androscoggin...
Question of the month: Where did the 30 Mile River get its name?
No matter where you are located in the watershed, we’re all connected through a chain of lakes,...
Live Staking into Spring
In April, 30 Mile staff spent two and a half days planting over 300 live stakes on 15 properties...
Androscoggin, Echo, Flying, Lovejoy, Parker and Pocasset included in shoreline study
Six lakes in the 30 Mile River watershed were included in this study of over 100 lakes and ponds...
Photo Credit: Josh Robbins (Banner)