Watershed News
Question of the month: What should I do when I see something concerning in the water?
30 Mile staff monitor lakes and ponds every two weeks. However, conditions can change rapidly, and...
Exciting new upgrades! Tower Road culvert replacement completed
After nearly three years of planning, a key stream crossing near Parker Pond got a major culvert...
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Question of the month: What should I do when I see something concerning in the water?
30 Mile staff monitor lakes and ponds every two weeks. However, conditions can change rapidly, and...
Exciting new upgrades! Tower Road culvert replacement completed
After nearly three years of planning, a key stream crossing near Parker Pond got a major culvert...
Question of the month: How can I landscape my yard to manage ticks?
As the climate warms, ticks have become more prevalent in our lives, especially during the late...
Share your photos for a chance to win!
Do you enjoy taking photos on the lakes, ponds, and streams that make up the 30 Mile River...
LakeSmart Tip: Plant Plants for Wildlife
Native plants offer food and shelter for wildlife, including native pollinators (like bees and...
Zip, Zap, Zop? What about Clean, Drain, Dry? Learning about invasive species at Camp Bearnstow
30 Mile staff visited Camp Bearnstow’s Day Camp on Parker Pond for a fun and engaging afternoon...
REMINDER: Watch out for loons while boating
Earlier this month, a courtesy boat inspector from Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton...
Herbicide Applied to Androscoggin Lake’s Inner Cove
On Monday (7/20), Solitude Lake Management, contracted by Maine DEP, applied the aquatic herbicide...
Fragment screens help prevent the spread of swollen bladderwort
To help prevent the spread of the aquatic invasive plant swollen bladderwort from Tilton Pond to...
Proposed Herbicide Treatment to Address Invasive Milfoil in Androscoggin Lake
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP) has proposed an aquatic herbicide...
2026 Annual Lake Association Meetings
Parker Pond Association: Sunday, June 28th, 5:30PM at the Mt. Vernon Community Center Flying Pond...
Another successful workshop in the books!
On June 4th, nineteen participants joined us for a gravel road maintenance training led by Jordan...
Question of the month: Why is an herbicide being used in Androscoggin Lake?
During an early September plant survey in 2020, a volunteer plant patroller found a suspicious...
LakeSmart Tip: Time for your LakeSmart visit!
The LakeSmart season is upon us, and as always, we look forward to meeting new landowners and...
Advocating for our Lakes and Communities in Washington, D.C.
By Lidie Robbins, Executive Director Earlier this month, I joined three other Mainers on a trip to...
LakeSmart Tip: Spring Clean Up
As you prepare to open up camp for the season, be sure to follow these tips to protect our lakes...
Question of the month: Why should I plant only native species on my shoreline?
If you’re thinking about gardening, landscaping, or planting anything new on your shoreline, the...
Successful Echo Lake Watershed Survey
On Saturday, April 25th, volunteers from the Echo Lake Association (ELA) and local towns worked...
Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund to Support Work on Androscoggin Lake
In May, the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF) Board voted unanimously to fund 30 Mile’s grant...
Many Hands Make Light Work: Maranacook Day of Caring
A huge thank you to the amazing group of Middle and High school students from Maranacook for...
Reducing Runoff and Strengthening Lake Health: Clean Water Act “319” Grant Project Updates
For more than a decade, 30 Mile has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and...
Question of the Month: What is Big Night?
As the official first day of spring (March 20th!) is rapidly approaching, so are warm and rainy...
Working to Prevent Swollen Bladderwort from Spreading Downstream
30 Mile is committed to preventing the spread of swollen bladderwort from Tilton Pond, at the top...
Attention Vienna Voters! Time-Sensitive Funding Opportunity for Critical Road Improvements and Lake Protection
Save the date: 17th Annual Paddle Trek to held on Saturday, July 25th
This year’s 17th Annual Paddle Trek will be held on Saturday, July 25th. Join us for all or just a...
Question of the Month: What’s happening under the ice?
When we think of lakes in the winter months, we often picture a barren expanse of ice. It’s easy...
Support Lake Funding: Public Hearing February 4th
We need your support for LD 2141, which would provide $2 million per year to the Lake Water...
Photo Credit: Josh Robbins (Banner)