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.
2012 Water Quality Workshops
Water Quality Monitor – 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 12, 9-Noon | VLMP’s Brackett Env Center | Auburn | |
| Sat. May 19, 9-Noon | VLMP’s Brackett Env Center | Auburn | |
| Sat. June 2, 9-Noon | VLMP’s Brackett Env Center | Auburn | |
Morning refreshments will be provided, but it is recommended to bring a brown bag lunch.
Water Quality Monitor – 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 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Jun. 16 9AM – 2PM |
VLMP’s Brackett Env Ctr | Auburn | Please bring a brown bag lunch. Morning snacks provided. |
Water Quality Monitor – Re-certification for DO & Secchi
If you are due for Secchi re-certification you may have the option to fulfill your re-certification online with the Secchi Simulator.
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 | Who is Coordinating |
| May 12, 9AM | Hancock | Toddy | Jonnie Maloney |
| CANCELED | Oxford | Pennessewassee | Jonnie Maloney |
| May 19, Noon |
Penobscot | Pushaw | Jonnie Maloney |
| May 26, 9AM | York | Mousam | George Bouchard |
| June 2, 10AM | Cumberland | Little Sebago | Charlie Turner |
| June 2, 2PM | Androscoggin/Any | Auburn | Dan Guerette & Jonnie Maloney |
| June 9, 9AM (resched. from May 19) | Knox/Waldo | Alford | Dave Preston & Jonnie Maloney |
| June 9, 9AM | Kennebec | Long | Sue & Bruce Fenn |
| June 10, 9AM | Franklin/Somerset | Clearwater | Elizabeth Payne |
| June 12, 10AM | Lincoln/Sagadahoc | Pemaquid | Ed Knapp |
| June 16, 1PM | Aroostook | Nickerson | Jonnie Maloney |
| TBD | Aroostook | Madawaska | Jonnie Maloney |
| June 23, 9AM | Piscataquis | Wassookeag | Jonnie Maloney |
| TBD | Washington | Lewy Lake | Elizabeth Payne & Jonnie Maloney |
| July 21, 1PM | All – VLMP Conf. | Pleasant Pond | Jonnie Maloney |
2012 Invasive Plant Patrol Workshops
Introduction to IPP – workshop description >>
Date, Time, County, Location
- Tue. June 5, 3-9PM, Somerset County, Carrabec High School in North Anson
- Thu. June 7, 10AM-4PM, Knox County, MicMac Campground in Union
- Tue. June 19, 2-8PM, Lincoln County, DLWA Headquarters in Jefferson
- Thu. June 21, 1-7PM, Oxford County, Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell
- Tue. July 3, 3-9PM, York County, Town Hall in Waterboro
- Fri. July 13, Time TBD, Aroostook County, Location TBD in Island Falls
- Fri. August 3, 1-7PM, Hancock County, City Hall in Ellsworth
- Fri. August 10, 1-7PM, Piscataquis County, Location TBD in Greenville
- Sat. August 25, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Cumberland County, Grange Hall in New Gloucester
IPP Field Workshops – workshop description>>
Date, Time, County, Location
- Sat. July 14, 8:30AM-12:30PM, Aroostook County, Pleasant Lake in Island Falls
Mon. July 16, 1-5PM, Lincoln County, Pemaquid River in Bristol Mills- Sat. July 28, 8:30AM-12:30PM, York County, Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro
- Sun. July 29, 10:30AM-3PM, Franklin County, Webb Lake in Weld
- Sat. August 4, 8:30AM-12:30PM, Hancock County, Green Lake in Ellsworth
- Sat. August 11, 8:30AM-12:30PM, Piscataquis County, Wilson Pond in Greenville
IPP Manual Control Workshops -
Manual Control I – Wednesday, June 27 – 9AM – 4PM, Sebago Lake State Park, Casco
Manual Control II – Saturday, June 30 –9AM – 2PM, Little Sebago Lake, No. Windham
Invasive Plant Patrol: Train-the-Trainer Workshops
IPP View Scope Clinic
Saturday June 2, 9AM – 3PM, VLMP Brackett Center, 24 Maple Hill Road, Auburn
Back by popular demand, this engaging hands-on clinic is a must for anyone working to build and IPP team on their favorite waterbody. Leave the workshop with everything you need to construct a variety of view scopes and/or lead your own a scope clinic in your community.
Email christine@mainevlmp.org to register.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own bag lunch. Some familiarity with the use of hand tools is required. You are may bring your own tools or borrow ours. More information regarding tools, materials, and scope kit availability will be provided upon registration.
How to Lead an IPP Plant Paddle
Monday May 14 – 10AM – 2PM, VLMP Brackett Center, 24 Maple Hill Road, Auburn
This workshop is for trained Plant Patrollers, IPP Lake Team Leaders, and Regional IPP Leaders who wish to expand community involvement in local early detection efforts. “Plant Paddles” are short (1 – 2 hour) events that take place on shore and on the water. They provide a fun, informal way to introduce community members to the threat of IAP and the importance of early detection. These guided learning experiences are well suited to community events such as lake days, civic group meetings, school outings, lake association meetings, etc.
How to Lead an IPP Plant Paddle will provide you with everything you need to organize and lead your own community event. This is a classroom seminar-style workshop. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own bag lunch. All other materials will be provided.
Email christine@mainevlmp.org to register.
2012 Watershed Survey Training Workshop
How to Identify, Monitor and Mitigate Ways in Which Watershed Land Use Influences Lake Water Quality
Virtually all of the natural characteristics of a lake are influenced by the land area, or watershed, that drains to the lake. But human activities that alter the natural protective features of lake watersheds can result in significant degradation of water quality and aquatic habitat over time, unless conservation measures are undertaken to protect the lake. This workshop will cover basic information about the relationship between lakes and their watersheds, common threats to lake water quality from watershed development, and how to identify and resolve problems through the watershed survey process. We will begin with an inside discussion, followed by a field trip to a nearby lake watershed. Please bring a brown bag lunch.
Friday, July 13 Time TBD
Brackett Environmental Center, Auburn
Pre-registration is required. To register please contact the VLMP office at 207-783-7733 or vlmp@mainevlmp.org.
2012 VLMP Lake Monitoring Conference
SAVE THE DATE! This year’s annual lake monitoring conference is scheduled for Saturday, July 21, and will again be held at The Great Outdoors in Turner, Maine. More information will be posted as it becomes available. We hope to see you there!
The conference is free to all certified volunteers. Pre-registration is required. To register please contact the VLMP office at 207-783-7733 or vlmp@mainevlmp.org.
To see conference highlights from 2011 or previous years, please click here.
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