LAKES & STREAMS |
| Water Quality & Biology |
| Eastern Lakes Survey |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Water quality and zooplankton data from 1984 and 1986 surveys of lakes in the eastern U.S. (ELS-I and ELS-II). |
| Northeast Lakes Survey: EMAP |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Data from the 1991-1994 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP). Water quality, diatoms, zooplankton, fish, contaminants, breeding birds. |
| USGS Stream Water Quality Data: Real-Time Data |
U.S. Geological Survey |
Real-time stream water quality data from 67 sites in Maine. |
| USGS Water Quality Data: All Maine Sites |
U.S. Geological Survey |
Water quality data from over 1000 sites in Maine. Lakes, streams and groundwater. Period of record and parameter list varies among sites. |
| Hydrology |
| Sebago Lake: Water Levels |
U.S. Geological Survey |
Real-time water level data for Sebago Lake. |
| Depth Maps |
| Lake Depth Maps |
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife |
Depth maps for Maine lakes. To access the lake map via PEARL, click here and then enter the lake name. |
| WATERSHED PROTECTION |
| Nonpoint Source Priority Watershed List |
Maine Department of Environmental Protection |
Priority watersheds for coastal areas, rivers/streams and lakes (pdf). |
| GROUNDWATER |
| USGS Groundwater Quality Data: Real-time Data |
U.S. Geological Survey |
Real-time groundwater quality data from 19 sites in Maine. |
| PRECIPITATION CHEMISTRY |
| Mercury in Precipiation: Mercury Deposition Network |
National Atmospheric Deposition Program |
Mercury concentrations in precipitation, from 4 sites in Maine. |
| Precipition Chemisty: National Atmospheric Deposition Program |
National Atmospheric Deposition Program: Multiple federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations. |
Precipition chemistry from 10 sites in Maine. To access data via PEARL table, click here. |
| CLIMATE |
| Online Climate Data |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Climate data and information summaries from U.S. and the world. Must search/select for Maine data. |
| Precipitation: Real-Time Data |
U.S. Geological Survey |
Real-time precipitation data from 10 sites in Maine. (Note: scroll down through list of states.) |
| BIODIVERSITY |
| Invertebrates |
| Maine Forest Service Insect Collection |
Maine Department of Conservation |
Searchable database of insect records represented in this collection. |
| University of Maine Insect Collection |
University of Maine |
Lists of insect species represented in this museum. List dates from 1983. |
| University of New Hamphire Insect and Arachnid Collections |
University of New Hampshire |
Searchable database of insect and arachnid records represented in this collection. |
| Mayflies of Maine |
U.S. Geological Survey |
List of mayfly species in Maine, with county or counties of record. This USGS list includes 138 species. The list compiled by the Maine Aquatic Biodiversity Project has 175 species. Click here to access this MABP list. |
| Stoneflies of Maine |
U.S. Geological Survey |
List of mayfly species in Maine, with county or counties of record. This USGS list includes 92 species. The list compiled by the Maine Aquatic Biodiversity Project has >120 species. |
| Fish |
| Fish Stocking: 2006 |
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife |
To access all lake and stream stocking data, click on these links:
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| Amphibians |
| Maine Amphibian Monitoring Program |
Maine Audubon / U.S. Geological Survey |
Download Maine data from the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program |
| Plants |
| University of Maine Herbarium |
University of Maine |
Searchable database of vascular plants in this herbarium. |
| Lichens |
| Lichen Herbarium |
University of Maine at Fort Kent |
Seachable database of lichen records from northeastern U.S. and neighboring Canadian provinces. |
| Invasive Species |
| Invasive Aquatic Plants in Maine |
Maine Department of Environmental Protection |
Documented infestations of invasive aquatic plants in Maine. Click here to access data via PEARL table. |
| Invasive Plant Atlas of New England |
University of Connecticut |
A searchable database of invasive and potentially invasive plants in New England that is continually updated by a network of professionals and trained volunteers |
| General |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System (IT IS) |
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Authoritative source of biodiversity information for North America and the world. Especially useful for viewing current taxonomic status of plant and animal species. |
| NatureServe |
NatureServe |
Authoritative source of biodiversity information for North America and the world. |
| Ocean Biogeographic Information System |
Census of Marine Life |
Explore data on locations of marine animals and plants. |
| OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL DATA (non-GIS) |
| Mercury |
| Northeast Mercury Research Group |
Northeastern Ecosystem Research Cooperative |
Central source for mercury data for northeastern states and provinces. Biological and non-biological media are included. |
| Multiple Categories |
| SPARC: Searchable Park Access to Research Catchments |
National Park Service / University of Maine |
Information on research catchments in U.S. National Parks. Section on
Acadia provides access to searchable database of projects carried out in Acadia National Park. There is also a searchable database of journal articles, reports and other publications relating to Acadia. |
| MEMAP: Maine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program Index |
University of Maine |
Index of long-term monitoring projects and programs in Maine. Focus areas range from biological surveys to weather and water quality. Site includes information about each project and who to contact for data, findings, or more information. |
| STORET Data Warehouse |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
National repository for environmental data: physical, chemical, biological, habitat. |
| KRIS Sheepscot |
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association |
A compendium of biological and other data for the Sheepscot watershed. |
| GIS DATA |
| Geospatial Data Clearinghouse |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
GIS coverages, at various spatial levels (national, state, county, etc.) |
| GIS Coverages: Maine |
Maine Office of Geographic Information Systems |
GIS coverages with Maine data. |
| NEON: National Ecological Observatory Network |
National Ecological Observatory Network |
Interactive maps of climate and geochemistry for continental
U.S. To see full detail in Maine, zoom in to state |
| Enviromapper |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Interactive mapping of superfund sites, cleanups, waste management, and various water-related themes |
| NON-GIS MAPPING PRODUCTS |
| Historic USGS Maps of New England |
University of New Hampshire / USGS |
Historic USGS maps of New England and New York - searchable
by USGS quad name or by town. |
