This dataset contains water quality data for Maine freshwater bodies, primarily lakes and ponds. Data were collected by Lake Stewards of Maine volunteers, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and other organizations. The dataset includes individual [...] [ click to read more ]
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(Note: If your screen displays the file "AudubonLoonCounts_Maine.zipx, please ignore this file - it is an old version of the data)
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This data set contains annual mean values (with maxima and minima) for Secchi transparency, color and a series of water chemistry parameters for surveyed Maine lakes. Data were collected by Maine Department of Environmental Protection [...] [ click to read more ]
This data set contains the results of the statewide freshwater mussel survey conducted under the direction of MDIFW. Most of the survey was conducted between 1992 and 2009. In addition to survey-collected samples, there are [...] [ click to read more ]
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The goal of the Thompson Lake Watershed Management Plan (December, 2000) is to maintain or improve water quality by reducing existing sources of polluted runoff and preventing or minimizing future sources. [...] [ click to read more ]
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The purpose of the Phase III project was to significantly reduce pollutant loading associated with erosion sites identified in the 2008 Otisfield watershed survey. 18 town and private roads were targeted [...] [ click to read more ]
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The original project purpose was to identify, document, and prioritize soil erosion sites in the southern section (Poland and Casco) of the watershed. Since some grant funds remained after completing the [...] [ click to read more ]
Variable-leaf watermilfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum) is a nuisance aquatic plant in the northeastern United States. It grows in thick mats, often out-competing native vegetation, clogging boat motors, and deterring people from swimming and other water-related activities. [...] [ click to read more ]
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To view an interactive MAP of all lakes sampled during the various Cooper surveys, click HERE. This map also shows the fish species collected during these surveys.
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G. Cooper and colleagues conducted detailed lake surveys of Maine lakes in the 1930s and 1940s. In addition to species lists, the fisheries data include relative abundance, food habits and age-growth. Other data generated [...] [ click to read more ]
This data set contains sightings of the invasive Chinese mystery snail Cipangopaludina (= Bellamya) chinensis. Sightings were made by multiple individuals and reported to the Maine Lake Volunteer Monitoring Program which compiled the data.
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This data set is a compilation of data from multiple sources, principally Matthew Scott and William Reid. Additional records were obtained from the scientific literature. These data were compiled as part of the Maine Aquatic [...] [ click to read more ]
This file contains a list of lake associations and conservation / environmental organizations that work, in some capacity, with lakes in Maine. The data include the MIDAS codes and names of lakes present in the [...] [ click to read more ]
This data set contains the benthic macro-invertebrate data from the Cooper and Fuller surveys of Maine lakes, conducted from 1938 to 1944. Other data generated from these surveys cover water quality, fish and plankton. The [...] [ click to read more ]
The map displays surveyed lakes, list of fish species at each lake and fishery management type (as designated by MDIFW).
Data may be viewed in this Google Earth file: Lake_fish.kmz.
Lists of fish species in Maine [...] [ click to read more ]
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This data set contains lists of fish species in Maine lakes and are derived from MDIFW's lake survey database (2007 update). The database contains a listing of all fish [...] [ click to read more ]