Welcome to Cooperative Extension: Water Quality

Welcome to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Water Quality! We provide information on protecting Maine’s water resources. We work with agricultural producers,   lake groups, municipal officials, educators, private well owners, anyone who is interested in Maine’s water.  We are here to help you enjoy clean, safe water.

For most of our agriculture and water quality information, please visit our University of Maine Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Water Quality pages!

Our lake water education program, the Watershed Stewards Program, has trained over 400 Maine residents to spot pollutions sources.  These “Stewards”, in grants and local match, have stimulated over a million dollars in funds to directly protect their lakes!

Please explore the links to the right, view our Water News, look at our water quality publications and contact us with any questions or comments:

John Jemison, Water Quality and Soil Specialist:  (207) 581-3241, or email jemison@maine.edu

Laura Wilson, Water Quality Professional: (207) 581-2971, or email laura.wilson@maine.edu