Cyanobacteria rely on three things to grow: light, temperature, and nutrients. When it rains,...
Question of the Month: What causes an algal bloom?
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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...
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...
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,...
Question of the month: Is riprap the best way to stabilize my shoreline?
A natural and stable shoreline is a complex ecosystem that sustains fish and wildlife, and...
Question of the month: A tree fell in the lake. What should I do?
High winds during this winter’s storms caused much damage to trees, breaking large limbs and...
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