Connected by Water. Protected by Community.
Protecting the lakes, ponds, and streams of the Cobbossee Watershed through community engagement, conservation, and education.
Latest News September 2025
Jug Stream, Monmouth, Maine — In a significant development, a new aquatic invasive plant species has been identified in the Cobbossee Watershed. The diligent efforts of Cobbossee Lake Association (CLA) plant survey volunteer, Cheryl Soucy, have led to the discovery of a suspicious floating leaf plant. Prompted by this finding, Watershed Friends’ surveyors, along with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and CLA staff and volunteers, conducted a swift follow-up survey and confirmed the presence of Trapa natans, commonly known as Water Chestnut, in Jug Stream, south of the dam. Three plants were found and subsequently removed by the Watershed Friends’ Plant Control Coordinator, Em Russell. READ MORE HERE
Programs
To view more information on programs hosted by the Friends, please select one of the links below.
Through various workshops, we take pride in involving the community to help with conservation efforts.
With our incredible Courtesy Boat Inspectors, along with our Invasive Aquatic Plant Survey and Plant Control teams, the Friends conservation efforts are imperative to protecting our watershed.
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Programs
To view more information on programs hosted by the Friends, please select one of the links below.
The Friends’ Education programs are a critical part of our mission to help protect our lakes, ponds, and streams.
Through various workshops, we take pride in involving the community to help with conservation efforts.
With our incredible Youth Conservation Corp and Courtesy Boat Inspectors, along with our Invasive Aquatic Plant Survey and Plant Control teams, and our LakeSmart Start program, the Friends conservation efforts are imperative to protecting our watershed.