Lake Auburn; Liz Allen Although Earth’s surface is covered by nearly 70% water, only about 0.5% of that water is available fresh water (The Bureau of Reclamation), and in the United States 40-50% of our freshwater sources are threatened (The Nature Conservancy)! Even less of the available surface water in the United States is clean
Lake Auburn, Carolyn Houtz Today marks the first day of December. The last few weeks of autumn give way to winter. Animals must ensure they have prepared for the winter’s scarce resources or hibernation. In Mary Hollands Naturally Curious: A Photographic Field Guide and Month-by-Month Journey through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England
Auburn River Walk In our communities, both urban and rural, it is imperative to consider how development plays a role in conservation efforts. Without a responsible framework, development can impede conservation goals, and damage local ecosystems, such as a watershed. Fortunately, we are not alone in finding a balance between development and conservation. Frameworks, policy,
November in New England is usually the time when we start to settle into the season as winter gets closer. Thanksgiving often marks the unofficial switch to a winter mentality. Gathering with loved ones over a meal and sharing stories, what you’re grateful for, and filling up on turkey and stuffing. In Naturally Curious: A
Androscoggin River Restoration In 1972 Edmund Muskie, the senator for Maine at the time, helped draft and pass the Clean Water Act in 1972. He was inspired to ensure Americans have access to clean waters after growing up near the polluted Androscoggin River. Today parts of the Androscoggin River are still not up to the Clean
In October autumn sets in full swing, the changes this month happen rapidly. Cooler early autumn temps give way to hints of winter chill, and life begins to become more challenging for wildlife. In “Naturally Curious: A Photographic Guide and Month-by-Month Journey through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England” by Mary Holland, October
Biodiversity plays a key role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Auburn and Lewiston lay in the most biodiverse bioregion of interior Maine, known as the Central Maine Embayment. The Central Maine Embayment stretches from the Androscoggin River Watershed east toward Bangor, and north from Midcoast Maine toward the Aroostook Hills. The region features rolling plains,
The Lake Auburn Watershed is considered an extremely healthy and clean watershed. Keeping it that way is the goal of the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission. Through collaborative efforts between Lewiston and Auburn and the stewardship of community members, Lake Auburn provides clean, potable water to the people of Lewiston and Auburn. The Lake Auburn
What is stormwater runoff? Stormwater runoff is rain that falls on streets, parking areas, sports fields, gravel lots, rooftops or other developed land and flows directly into nearby lakes, and rivers carrying with it pollutants, nutrients, and debris which and negatively impact the health of our watershed. What are some solutions to help mitigate stormwater
As September settles in and we see the last days of summer, it is time to welcome autumn. This is a time to take a reprieve from all the summer activities and welcome cool days. As the equinox approaches, and humans prepare for the shorter colder days to come, so does the natural