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.

Maine is home to thousands of freshwater lakes and ponds, offering immense value for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Maine lakes provide outdoor recreation opportunities for hundreds of ...

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 ...

The Amherst Mountains Community Forest, with nearly 5,000 acres of rolling hills north of the Route 9 (the Airline Road) in Clifton, is home to a series of pristine ponds, including beautiful ...

The land throughout the United States is dotted with uncountable lakes and ponds, but is there a difference between the two, and if so, what is it?

BELGRADE LAKES is an area of central Maine that doesn’t often get attention, and locals and longtime summer residents are just fine with the anonymity. The state’s capital, Augusta (population ...

NOAA The Great Lakes are generally lower than normal now, and expected to rise about a normal amount through summer. This forecast is based on average amounts of precipitation.

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.