Watershed News
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,...
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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,...
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...
Ice-out Reporting
With ice-out earlier than normal this year, Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) needs your help reporting...
Action needed on LD 2141: Funding for Aquatic Invasive Species
In breaking news from Augusta, the Maine Legislature officially ENACTED LD 2141, a bill that will...
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...
Now hiring for 2024!
Would you like to spend your summer outside, working on lakes and ponds, helping to keep our...
Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program
It's grow time! Thanks to the support of Hannaford, for the entire month of March, 30 Mile will...
Save the Date: 15th Annual Paddle Trek!
Mark your calendars! This year’s 15th Annual Paddle Trek will be held on Saturday, July 27th. Join...
Legislative Updates and Alert List
An important part of the work we do at 30 Mile is advocating for lake-related legislation in...
Attention shorefront owners and contractors working in the shoreland zone!
Workshop in Shoreline Stabilization Practices for Inland Waters Learn about the factors leading to...
Free Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop
The proper maintenance of gravel roads in Maine is important for providing residents safe access...
Pocasset Lake Watershed Survey Report
Over the past few months, our staff have been busy analyzing survey results and writing...
Become a Water Quality Monitor
Would you like to make a positive impact on your lake? We’re looking for new volunteers interested...
$30K for 30 Mile Matching Challenge a Success!
We did it - we surpassed our goal! Thank you to the generous supporters of the $30K for 30...
Become a Live Stake Landowner!
Live stakes are woody-shrub cuttings from established native plants that, once plugged into the...
30 Mile’s Store is LIVE!
Check out 30 Mile's new store for cozy clothing, camp games and accessories, and other unique...
Reserve your 2024 30 Mile Calendar
Experience the stunning beauty of the watershed year-round while supporting 30 Mile by purchasing...
Thank You 2023 IPP volunteers!
90+ volunteers across nine different lakes and ponds throughout the watershed completed surveys...
Thank You 2023 Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers!
30 Mile staff, alongside 28 dedicated volunteers, monitored water quality in 13 lakes and ponds...
Second flooding event threatens lakes
The flooding in May seemed like an extremely rare event. However, this week, our watershed...
First LakeSmart property on Kimball Pond
With our goal of bringing the LakeSmart program to every lake and pond in the watershed, we are...
Thank You 2023 LakeSmart Participants!
Becoming LakeSmart is one of the best things you can do to protect your lake. To request a FREE...
Thank you 2023 LakeSmart volunteers!
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated volunteers across all of our programs. This...
Thank you 2023 CBI volunteers!
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated volunteers across all of our programs. This...
Tax Savings Opportunities
As you plan your year-end giving, consider a gift of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual...
Pocasset Lake Watershed Survey complete
On September 28th, we completed the Pocasset Lake Watershed Survey. Fourteen volunteers led by six...
Photo Credit: Josh Robbins (Banner)