Monitoring The Water Quality

"Water Quality" is a term that embraces many things: clarity, nutrient chemical distribution, and plant life are among the attributes. These are assessed in several ways. The Colby gloeotricia study is currently providing extensive information. The Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) has trained volunteers and collected data for many years.

VLMP's high quality work was recognized by Maine's Governor in November, 2005.

Maine Vlmp Receives Governor’S Award For Environmental Excellence

The Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Maine’s lakes and ponds through the acquisition of scientific data, and to enhancing public awareness about the ecological, aesthetic and economic value of our lakes. The VLMP fosters stewardship of Maine’s lakes by providing credible lake data and information concerning lakes and their watersheds to the citizens of Maine and the general public. In support of this mission, the organization has established and maintains a scientifically based lake monitoring and data management system through a partnership between volunteers, collaborative partners and the technical community.

The VLMP works collaboratively with many individuals, organizations, communities, and agencies throughout Maine. We are most likely to realize our mission and goals by enhancing the efforts of others.

Visit the VLMP website, explore the offerings of the various navigation bars, and move on to the PEARL site at the University of Maine's Mitchell Center.

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