The Lake Book

Maine Lakes is a statewide membership organization dedicated
to lake conservation through education, outreach, and advocacy.
Formed as a non-profit charitable membership organization in
1970, Maine Lakes has historically catalyzed and supported the
state’s grassroots lake associations; collaborated with
watershed organizations across the state; provided sciencebased
lake and watershed information to the public, lake users,
and government decision-makers; and promoted science-based
watershed stewardship and wise land-use. Maine Lakes, along
with its individual and lake association members, form a nexus
of lake conservation activity that is deep, impactful, and
statewide.
This fourth edition of The Lake Book was developed by Maine
Lakes and FB Environmental Associates with funding provided
by the Margaret Burnham Charitable Trust and the Maine
Outdoor Heritage Fund. Graphics by L. Diemer, FB Environmental
Associates, unless otherwise noted. Photos generously provided
by numerous Maine nature enthusiasts. Photo credits listed on
page 52.
The Lake Book
4 th Edition
© 2022 Maine Lakes