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With winter coming to a close, Spotter is reflecting on all the new things he tried. Did you get out and try something new this winter? Let us know in the comments below!

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in protecting lakes and ponds in the Cobbosseecontee Watershed? If so, the Courtesy Boat Inspector position might be the perfect job for you!

Check out our website or email caroline@watershedfr

Are you SCUBA Dive Certified? Do you like being outside and have a passion for protecting the environment? Well, the Plant Control Crew may be the crew for you! For more information or to apply, visit the link in our bio or email jennifer@watershedfr

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week 🌿 - how comfortable are you with identifying the aquatic invasive species in our watershed? Let us know in the comments below!

In addition to the five known invasives in our watershed, we also

Watershed Friends is seeking a highly organized individual to manage a crew of roughly 30-40 CBIs! The Cobbosseecontee Watershed has 10 boat launches staffed by both paid and volunteer CBIs. If you think you may be a good fit for this role, please vi

Please give a warm welcome to Em Russell, the newest member of our year-round team! Em started with the Friends in 2022 as a plant survey team member, and has returned in successive seasons with new responsibilities. Now he will be leading AIS survey

Happy school vacation week!

If you're planning to get out on the ice this week, remember to clean, drain, and dry your fishing equipment! The easiest way to decontaminate your gear is to leave it outside overnight in freezing conditions. Other opti

Interested in joining the Watershed Friends this year? Our hiring season has officially begun and we have several open positions!

Please visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Answer: C! Crayfish enter a torpor like state, slowing down their metabolism and finding somewhere secure to hide like under a rock or branch.
Want to learn more?
https://biologyinsights.com/where-do-crayfish-go-in-the-winter/
https://hub.sivo.it.

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Help support LD 2141, which aims to provide $2 million per year to the Lake Water Quality Protection and Restoration Fund at the Maine DEP, supporting crucial water-quality work.

Immediate actions needed before tomorrow, Februar

How do crayfish spend the winter? Do they (a) do nothing different, the cold doesn't bother them (b) grow a thicker shell (c) find a hiding spot and slow their metabolisms (d) hitch a ride with with the osprey to warmer climates

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Happy Winter Salt Week! We hope you've had a chance to learn more about the impacts of winter salts and how you can do to reduce using them. If you want to learn more, @lakestewardsofmaine has an upcoming webinar, "Salts in Our Watershed,&quot

Answer: A! Osprey migrate south once the days begin getting shorter and cooler, flying thousands of miles to the southern United States, Central, or South America.

Want to learn more?
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/

How do osprey spend the winter? Do they (a) migrate south to warmer climates (b) migrate to the coast (c) stay and steal from people ice fishing (d) stay and hunt small birds and mammals
Comment your answer below and check back next week to find out

Next week, January 26-30, is Winter Salt Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness to salt pollution helping educate on ways to prevent it. This national event will feature daily webinars intended to inform on risks involved with winter salt use, w

Answer: B! With the lake water cooling, fish metabolisms slow down and they become less active, often forming groups near the lake bed.

Want to learn more?
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/fish-freeze.html
https://iere.org/how-do-fish-survive-

How do fish spend the winter when lakes ice over? Do they (a) migrate to open waters (b) slow down and rest deeper in the lake (c) the same way they spend the summers (d) freeze and defrost in the spring

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Did you know that some aquatic invasive species can survive under the ice? Please remember to always clean, drain, and dry your ice fishing equipment!

And remember, stay safe and always check the ice depth!

#Mainelakes #Mainewinter #icefishing #Cle

While we are happy to see lakes icing over, just a reminder to always keep an eye on the ice depth, especially with the warming temperatures forecast for later this week! Always check before assuming any ice is safe, and have fun out there!

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