Connected by Water. Protected by Community.

Protecting the lakes, ponds, and streams of the Cobbossee Watershed through community engagement, conservation, and education.

What's happening Now?

Join us August 21 at the YCamp in Winthrop to celebrate 20+ years of protecting the watershed!

This year, we are honoring our longtime watershed champions.

Business Honoree of the Year.
Andrew Silsby on behalf of Bangor Savings Bank

Margaret Peacock Community Service Award
Sandra Hughes-Small

Thank you to our Generous Sponsors: Kennebec Savings Bank, YCamp of Maine, Dead River Company, Tex Tech, Mendall Financial Group,  Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, LAER Realty Partners, Island Park Brewery, Capital Area Tree Service

Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations support our watershed wide work in Aquatic Invasive Species prevention, detection, and management. 

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.

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