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NPIA News

July 3, 2026
New Cobbossee Watershed District water level report available.  See in Pond Reports below.

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May 20, 2026

Watershed Friends Workshop is pleased to announce their workshop schedule for this season.  We will be partnering again with Lake Stewards of Maine and 30 Mile Watershed Association to co-host both a Live Plant ID and Plant Paddle that will enable people to complete LSM's IPP certification.
Register for these FREE workshops on our website: www.watershedfriends.org

Email Caroline at caroline@watershedfriends.org with any questions.

All workshops and training will be held at Watershed Friends’ office unless otherwise noted.

July 29th, 5:30 - 7 PM Advanced Plant ID
August 12th, 5:30-6:30 PM Basic Plant ID
August 26th, 5:30 - 7 PM Advanced Plant ID

New This Year!
Basic Plant ID Drop-In Workshops
Advanced Plant ID Drop-In Workshops*
*Advanced workshops can be adapted to a basic level depending on request from the audience
Wednesdays from 11AM to12PM  6/17, 7/15, 8/12, 9/9
Wednesdays from 11AM to12:30PM  7/1, 7/29, 8/26, 9/23

May 26, 2026

NPIA Mission

Efforts are underway through community engagement, partnership, education and conservation efforts to preclude the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species and limit the amount of nutrients entering the ponds.

Dan Walters

Susan L Struck 

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Watershed Friends

AIS Prevention & Monitoring

Support regular surveys conducted by Watershed Friends and volunteers to detect and manage Aquatic Invasive Species before they threaten native ecosystems. Maine DEP supports this work and has other valuable resources.

Looking After Our Ponds for Generations

The Narrows Pond Improvement Association is dedicated to proactive conservation strategies, community education, and scientific monitoring to maintain the ecological integrity of our local waters for generations to come.

Shelly Dorr

Water Quality Testing

Analysis of clarity, temperature, nutrient levels and lake levels helps us understand long-term trends and pond health. The Maine DEP and Lakes of Maine present data about current lake conditions.

Watershed Restoration

Provide information about buffer zones, natural filtration and other techniques to reduce runoff and maintain pristine water clarity.

Stewarding the Future of the Ponds

Join neighbors, friends, and lake lovers working together to protect Upper Narrows and Lower Ponds for generations to come.  Contact us using the form below to get involved in our conservation efforts and stay updated on lake news.

The annual membership fee is $25. Simply fill out the form and click submit. If you also want to make a donation, choose an amount or enter a custom amount in the box and click submit.

To become a member and/or make a donation by US mail, send a check made out to NPIA with your name, address and email to:

NPIA
314 Narrows Pond Road
Winthrop, Maine 04364
 

Member names, addresses and emails will not be shared outside NPIA.

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Shelly Dorr

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