The federal government provides grants to repair erosion, but only on lakes and ponds that are already categorized with impaired water quality. There's only a handful of such water bodies in Maine.

FARMINGTON— Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live presentation by Susan Gallo titled: “The State of Maine’s lakes and what you can do to help,” on April 12 from 7- 8:30 pm. The talk ...

I have one friend who went three times yesterday, three different lakes, just chasing black ice," Whittier said. Frank Whittier, of Cumberland, on Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth on Jan. 7.

“Water quality of lakes in Maine is at great risk. Their decline is imminent without our vigilant protection,” said Vienna resident Lidie Robbins, executive director of the 30 Mile River ...

There are about 6,500 lakes and ponds in Maine. Roughly 30 infestations have been detected in the state’s inland waters.

Close encounter with Great White shark caught on camera Another impostor scam hits Capitol Hill Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek latest score and final updates ...

Maine lakes and ponds are certainly low, but it’s not like we’re in the plains of Africa with one watering hole that critters from 50 miles around come to use.

All of this and so much more can be found in Maine's Lakes and Mountains region in the southwestern side of the state, and one of the best places to visit there has to be Thompson Lake.

MORE READING ON GREAT LAKES WATER: It’s no wonder it won’t warm up. Great Lakes water is really cold Anglers cast for coho salmon off the South Haven pier in South Haven, Mich., March 28, 2023.