Lake Activities & VLMP Workshops
VLMP workshops are offered to the public free of charge, including publications and prepared materials that are used in the event. The VLMP is a nonprofit organization that receives support from a number of sources, including donations from individuals and lake associations. Contributions to support workshops and the work of the program are gratefully accepted, allowing us to extend limited resources to benefit as many people – and lakes – as possible.
VLMP's 2008 Lake Monitoring Conference
How have Maine lakes benefited from 37 years of
volunteer monitoring?
Information Flyer & Registration
Maple Hill Inn, Hallowell
Saturday, July 19, 2008
8:30 - 12:30
Followed by lunch & re-certification workshops for Secchi & DO monitors.
To Register
Send in the registration form to 24 Maple Hill Rd, Auburn, ME 04210
or e-mail vlmp@mainevlmp.org or call the VLMP at 207-783-7733
Calendar (under construction)
2008 Water Quality Workshops
Water Quality - New Volunteers
New volunteers should review the training and criteria for becoming a water quality monitor.
Pre-registration is required. To register please contact the VLMP office at 207-783-7733 or vlmp@mainevlmp.org.
| Date: Time | Location | Town |
|---|---|---|
| May 10: 9:00-Noon | Cancelled due to weather | |
| May 17: 9:00-Noon | VLMP's Brackett Env Center | Auburn |
| May 31: 9:00-Noon | VLMP's Brackett Env Center | Auburn |
| June 28: 9:00-Noon | VLMP's Brackett Env Center | Auburn |
Water Quality - New Dissolved Oxygen Monitors
This workshop is for current Secchi Transparency monitors who would like to begin monitoring Dissolved Oxygen. Those who are not ready to begin monitoring DO but would like more information are also welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required. To register please contact the VLMP office at 207-783-7733 or vlmp@mainevlmp.org.
| Date: Time | Location | Town |
|---|---|---|
| June 6: 9:00-2:00 | VLMP's Brackett Env Center | Auburn |
Water Quality - Re-certification
If you are due for Secchi re-certification you have the option to fulfill your re-certification online with the Secchi Simulator. Please note the Secchi Simulator will not be available until June 1.
Re-certification workshops are for current water quality monitors. Please Contact your Regional Coordinator to schedule a time to meet at the workshop.
| Date, Time | County(s) | Lake |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17, 9AM | Kennebec | Long |
| 5/17, 2PM | Androscoggin | Auburn |
| 5/18, 9AM | Franklin/Somerset | Clearwater |
| 5/31, 9AM | York | Mousam |
| 5/31, 9AM | Hancock | Toddy |
| 5/31, 9AM | Cumberland | Little Sebago |
| 6/1, 9AM | Knox/Waldo | Alford |
| 6/1, 10AM | Penobscot | Pushaw |
| 6/8, Cancelled | Piscataquis | Cancelled Onawa |
| 6/10, TBA | Lincoln | Pemaquid |
| 6/14, 11AM | Aroostook | Nickerson |
| 6/15, 10AM | Aroostook | Madawaska |
| 6/15, 10AM | Oxford | Pennessewassee |
| 6/28, 2PM | All - Make Up | Auburn |
| 7/19, 1PM | All - VLMP Conf. | Cobbossee |
| Aug or Sept | Washington | TBA |
Invasive Plant Patrol Workshops
Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) - Introduction to IPP
| Date | Time | Location, Town | County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24 | 2 – 7:30 PM | Scout Hall, Wiscasset | Lincoln | register online | June 26 | 3 – 8:30 PM | Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg | Oxford | register online | July 2 | 3 – 8:30 PM | Hartford Town Hall, Hartford | Oxford | register online | July 8 | 2 – 7:30 PM | City Hall, Ellsworth | Hancock | register online | July 10 | 3 – 8:30 PM | Hartland Town Offices, Hartland | Somerset | register online | July 16 | 3:30 - 9PM | Central Fire Station, Casco | Cumberland | register online | July 22 | 3 – 8:30 PM | Kiwanis Hall, Standish | Cumberland | register online | July 30 | 2-7:30PM | Portage Town Office, Portage | Aroostook | register online | July 31 | 9AM-2:30PM | Birch Point Campground, Island Falls | Aroostook | register online | August 6 | 3 – 8:30 PM | Greenville School, Greenville | Piscataquis | register online |
Invasive Plant Patrol - Advanced IPP
Click on workshop title for a full description.
| Workshop Type | Date, Time | Location, Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Control Methods I Covers basic control issues as well as techniques for projects involving manual removal and benthic barriers. | June 18, 9AM-4PM | Sebago Lake State Park, Casco | register online |
| Manual Control Methods II Focus on diver assisted suction harvesting. | June 21, 9AM-Noon | Little Sebago Lake, Windham | register online |
| Survey Field Methods | July 12, 8AM-Noon | Damariscotta Lake | register online |
| Survey Field Methods This workshop will be conducted on an infested waterbody. Invasive aquatic plant monitoring and mapping will also be covered. | August 2, 8AM-Noon | Gardiner/Richmond | register online |
| Survey Field Methods | August 9, 8AM-Noon | Moosehead Lake | register online |
| Survey Field Methods | August 23, 8AM-Noon | Penobscot River | register online |
| Advanced Plant ID | August TBA, TBA | York County | register online |
| Advanced Plant ID | August 19, 1–5PM | Ellsworth | register online |
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
vlmp@mainevlmp.org
24 Maple Hill Road, Auburn, ME 04210
(207)-783-7733
www.MaineVolunteerLakeMonitors.org
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