- Great East Lake ● Loon Pond ● Mousam Lake ● Square Pond ● Wilson Lake ● Moose Pond
- Bunganut Pond ● Kennebunk Pond ● Swan Pond ● Wadley Pond ● Silver Lake ● Bauneg Beg Lake
- Barkers Pond ● Goose Pond ● Balch Pond ● Belleau Lake ● Horn Pond ● Lovell Lake ● Pine River Pond
Maine's Uninvited Guests
Invasive plant species can have devastating effects on lake ecosystems and on human communities that surround the lake. Invasive species are non-native organisms which are self-regenerating, spreading, and take possession of an area. In most cases invasives cause problems for native species and established natural systems. Invasive species can often thrive and take over because there is no natural control to their population growth (such as predators or a limiting resource). These species may be introduced accidentally by movement of the organism from an area where the species is native to one where it is not (such as movement of a species in the ballast water of a boat), or may be introduced intentionally by humans who desire the species for some reason (such as a plant that has a nice flower and grows well, or a fish species that is a personal favorite of an angler).
Lakes Guide / University of Maine
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
Lakes Guide / University of Maine
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
Your Launch Pad For Fun and Relaxation!
Boat docks can be the floating type or be permanently installed. A wood boat dock provides a safe and easily accessible place to park your boat and allows access to the lake for swimmers, jet-skiers and numerous other water activities. Be sure you have constructed your wood dock so it does not interfere with the wildlife and natural water movement in the lake. When maintaining your boat dock, take care not to add potential pollutants to the lake water or shoreline vegetation.
How To Buy A Boat Dock
Wood Boat Dock Maintenance
How To Buy A Boat Dock
Wood Boat Dock Maintenance
Building A Floating Dock - Fun Time Lapse
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Get Onboard Online
Did you know that there is an Online Boating Safety and Certification Course and Test? This course covers basic boating safety concepts that you need to know if you intend to participate in water sport activities. It has been designed by marine educators to provide information to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to receive it. You can progress at your own pace and on your own time schedule.
Online Boating Safety and Certification Course and Test
Maine Warden Service, Maine Marine Patrol Urging Water Safety
Online Boating Safety and Certification Course and Test
Maine Warden Service, Maine Marine Patrol Urging Water Safety
The Poets Of The lake
Loon sounds are unique and memorable. Some people even consider them poetic, creating a demand for loon relaxation tapes. They have four distinct calls:
Yodel: establishes territory and is an aggressive message to nearby birds. Only the male gives this call.
Wail: this night call is a signal for interaction to call other loons closer. Wails are one, two, or three note calls in pure tones and have been compared to a wolf’s howl.
Hoot: used between family members so others can contact and locate them. Hoots are short, single notes.
Tremolo: this crazed laughter signals alarm or distress.
How To Generate A Loon call With Your Hands
Loon 101
Yodel: establishes territory and is an aggressive message to nearby birds. Only the male gives this call.
Wail: this night call is a signal for interaction to call other loons closer. Wails are one, two, or three note calls in pure tones and have been compared to a wolf’s howl.
Hoot: used between family members so others can contact and locate them. Hoots are short, single notes.
Tremolo: this crazed laughter signals alarm or distress.
How To Generate A Loon call With Your Hands
Loon 101
Got a little time on your hands? Build your own Adirondack Chair!