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 Other Information Related to Water Quality
Coastal Cleanup. See suggestions for how you can help reduce coastal debris. (Maine Coastal Program, State Planning Office)
Combined Sewer Overflow Program. "CSOs" occur during storm events when a mixture of wastewater and stormwater runoff overflows the combined sewer collection system before receiving treatment at a licensed wastewater treatment facility.
Estuaries and Coastal Waters Page. This page pulls together a variety of materials related to coastal waters and environmental protection Examples: Shore Stewards; monitoring for toxics; boat pump out program; Maines's coastal habitats; fish advisories; and more.
Foam (lake). Does foam on the shore of a lake indicate detergent pollution and declining water quality?
Freshwater jellyfish (lake). Fresh-water jellyfish are harmless to all but the tiny organisms they eat.
Lakes. This page pulls together a variety of materials related to lakes and environmental protection. Examples: information on specific lakes (PEARL); invasive aquatic plants; blooming lakes; phosphorus free fertilizer; watershed planning; monitoring; etc.
Portage Lake Buffer Project (pictures). Reestablishing buffers along shorelines in beach areas can help to improve water quality. Natural buffers help to filter pollutants in stormwater flowing from upland areas, and stabilize eroding areas.
Rules for State Parks and Historic Sites (off-site). Note that pets are not allowed on beaches. The discharging of wastes, including soaps and detergents, is prohibited except in a receptacle specifically designated for that purpose.
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