Watershed News
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...
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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...
Your help is needed to keep strong septic rules in the shoreland zone!
The following is an important message from our partner, Maine Lakes: As the legislative session...
LakeSmart 2022: Landowner Education for Healthier Lakes
30 Mile is a regional LakeSmart “HUB” support center, helping our lake associations deliver...
Another Successful Season of Water Quality Monitoring
30 Mile staff, alongside our many dedicated volunteers, monitored water quality in 11 lakes and...
30 Mile’s Future Home
We are thrilled to announce that last month, thanks to a generous donor, we purchased a building...
Votes Are In! 2022 Photo Contest Winners
CONGRATULATIONS to our Summer 2022 Photo Contest winners! Fun Times at the Lake: Nancy Turner...
Boat Inspection Season Wraps Up
Last weekend we wrapped up another successful season of courtesy boat inspections. From May 27th...
The “View” – Is Yours Protecting the Lake?
Living with a waterfront view is just one way that lakefront residents feel close and connected to...
The Continued Fight Against Milfoil on Androscoggin Lake
All summer, beginning in mid-May, our staff have been working hard to get rid of the invasive...
Celebrating Our 2022 Summer Staff
We are wrapping up another successful summer season with our seasonal staff – 14 total – all vital...
Echo Lake Association Joins 30 Mile
At their annual meeting on August 12th, the membership of the Echo Lake Association voted to join...
Save Androscoggin: Campaign for a Healthy Lake
Invasive milfoil and algal blooms have created a crisis on Androscoggin Lake. If not addressed,...
13th Annual Paddle Trek a Success
On Saturday, July 30th, we hosted our 13th Annual Paddle Trek. The weather was perfect for the...
Maine lakes are under attack and your lake needs you now, more than ever.
You may have noticed that Maine lakes have been in the news a lot this summer, with Maine DEP...
What are those green cotton-candy clouds floating in the lake?
Metaphyton is a filamentous green algae that grows in shallow areas of the lake. For well over a...
Remembering Dan Onion
By Lidie Robbins, 30 Mile Executive Director Daniel K. Onion (1942-2022) was a force for good and...
The 4th edition of the Lake Book is here!
For all who use, visit, and live on or near Maine’s lakes and ponds: Lake science, lake wildlife,...
Androscoggin Lake Under Attack of Invasive Milfoil – July 2022
Since mid-May, our staff have been working hard on Androscoggin Lake to manage the invasive...
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in Action
30 Mile’s Youth Conservation Corps is back in action in 2022! The crew is busy with a full line-up...
Native plants: Why we love them, and why you need them on your shoreline!
It’s important to take precautions when purchasing plants for your landscape at home or camp to...
The Battle Against Invasive Milfoil on Androscoggin Lake
We had great success removing the invasive milfoil on Androscoggin Lake last year, until the algal...
Landowner Tip: Lakes Like Less Lawn
It’s true, lakes like less lawn…or better yet, no lawn at all! Did you know that your lawn, though...
Attention all boaters: Stop the spread of invasive species
CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the water access site. Remove all plants, fish,...
Landowner Tip: Managing Roof Runoff
Just like runoff from other impervious surfaces like roads, driveways, and patios, rainwater from...
Lake-friendly tips for opening camp
As you open up camp for the season, follow these tips to protect the lake and its wildlife. Yard...
Landowner Tip – Erosion Control Mulch
Erosion Control Mulch (a.k.a. Erosion Control Mix or ECM) is not your ordinary bark mulch. ECM is...
Photo Credit: Josh Robbins (Banner)