Publications overing a wide range of subjects including BMPs, monitoring and assessment, laws, permit forms, and general information. To order a publication, email or call 287-3901.For new or recently updated materials, see here.
Related pages: Legislative reports
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Acid Rain |
Acid Rain in Lakes |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
| Boats |
Boating season checklist |
Web page |
DWM |
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The Buffer Handbook and Buffer Handbook Plant List |
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Best Management Practices (BMPs) |
Controlling Lake Phosphorus from Existing Sources |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Maine Lake Protection -- Using the Phosphorus Control Method to Improve a Subdivision |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Phosphorous Control in Lake Watersheds, A Technical Guide to Evaluating New Development |
BMP manual |
DWM |
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Stormwater Management for Maine: Best Management Practices |
BMP manual |
DWM |
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Silt Fending and Hay Bale Barriers |
Pamphlet |
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Temporary Check Dams |
Pamphlet |
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Riprap for Shoreline Protection |
Pamphlet |
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Phosphorus Pollution from Camp Roads and Driveways |
Pamphlet |
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Vegetated Phosphorus Buffer Strips |
Pamphlet |
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Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Groundcovers |
Pamphlet |
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Fertilizer Basics |
Pamphlet |
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Erosion Control for Homeowners |
Pamphlet |
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Erosion on Shorefront Property |
Pamphlet |
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Use Phosphorus-free fertlizer
(4" x 11", 2-sided) |
Tip sheet |
DWM |
Buffers |
Buffer Strip Plants for Water Quality Protection in Maine |
Manual |
DWM |
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Handbook |
DWM |
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Buffer handbook plant list |
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Erosion |
"Are You Doing Landscaping on Your Property?" |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law |
Info sheet |
DWM/LRR |
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law and Stormwater Management Law |
Statute |
LRR |
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Voluntary Contractor Certification Program |
Info sheet |
DWM |
Laws -- handbook |
A Field Guide to Laws Pertaining to Timber Harvesting in Organized Areas of Maine |
Pocket guide |
DWM |
Invasive Aquatic Species |
Please see materials associated with the Invasive Aquatic Species Program |
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Hydropower and Dams |
Please see the Hydropower and Dams page. |
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| Legislative Reports |
An Evaluation of Ways to Protect or Improve Lake Water Quality by Addressing Development Impacts . January, 2008. |
Report |
DWM |
Monitoring |
Please see the Monitoring Page, and pages linked to it, for specific materials. |
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NPS |
Eight Simple Steps to Clean Water |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Environmental Management--A Guide for Town Officials--Best Managmenet Practices to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution |
Booklet |
DWM |
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Nonpoint Source Pollution |
Issue profile |
DWM |
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NPS brochure |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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NPS bookcover |
Bookcover |
DWM |
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Non Point Source Times
- current issue and archived newsletters |
Newsletter |
DWM |
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NPS poster |
Poster |
DWM |
Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) |
Please see the NRPA page for NRPA materials |
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Other |
"Waterfront Property = Responsible Ownership" Note: if printing, use legal sized paper. There are 2 pages, which need to be copied onto 2 sided paper to make the pamphlet. This is a pdf file. |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
Planning |
Comprehensive Planning for Lake Protection |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Protecting Maine Lakes from Phosphorus Pollution -- A new planning guide for cities and towns |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
Plants |
Maine's Lake Plants |
Multi-page pamphlet |
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The Buffer Handbook and Buffer Handbook Plant List |
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Shoreland Zoning |
Please see the Shoreland Zoning page for Shoreland Zoning materials |
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Stormwater |
Please see the Stormwater Page for stormwater materials |
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Teachers |
A Catalog of Water Quality Info & Education Materials |
11" x 17" bound |
DWM |
Training |
The Nonoint Source Training and Resource Center |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
Watersheds |
Please see the Watershed Materials page |
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Vendor list |
Wildlife Enhancement and Erosion Control Plant Vendor Directory |
Booklet, spiral bound |
DEA |
Other |
For Your Lake's Sake |
Pamphlet |
DEA |
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Lake assessment (from condensed version of 1996 Maine WQA) |
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Protecting Maine Lakes -- An Overview |
Pamphlet |
DWM |
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Stormy Day Survey -- Can you find erosion problems on your lake watershed property? |
Pamphlet |
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Water Quality: How it Works |
Pamphlet |
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Vegetative Streambank Stabilization |
Pamphlet |
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Riprap for Streambank Protection |
Pamphlet |
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Why You Should Consider Hiring a Contractor Certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control |
Issue profile |
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Voluntary Contractor Certification Program |
Issue profile |
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