Congratulations to Brock Clukey, a 24-year-veteran of the Maine Warden Service
Credit: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Author: Erin Keller (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 6:48 PM EDT April 26, 2021 Updated: 6:48 PM EDT April 26, 2021
MAINE, USA The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) announced its 2020 Warden on the Year on Monday.
Brock Clukey of Andover is a 24-year veteran who patrols the Andover District. According to a Facebook post, he started his career as a summer whitewater Deputy Game Warden and was then hired as a full-time game warden in 1997.
In the post, the MDIFW said the Andover community trusts Warden Clukey as he still has the same can-do attitude that he had 24 years ago.
Published April 27, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT
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During the pandemic, more people are heading outdoors to explore and enjoy Covid-safe activities. However, this means more novices are trying new skills or going into the wilderness unprepared. Already this month, the Maine Warden Service rescued six people in two different incidents - in both cases, those rescued were unprepared for conditions. We talk with wilderness experts to learn how people can reduce risks while enjoying Maine’s abundant outdoor resources and what to do if someone does get hurt.
Panelists:
Capt. John A. Rogers, instructor; Master Maine Guide, Maine’s Outdoor Learning Center
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‘Meating’ of the minds
“From Farm to Table Fare” is a free seven-video series offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension that is designed for those who want to learn about preparing and cooking locally sourced meat. See more at extension.umaine.edu/livestock/from-farm-to-table-fare/.
Contributed / University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Books/Authors
Wednesday 5/5
“Birds of Maine,” by late ornithologist Peter Vickery, 12-1 p.m., Zoom book discussion hosted by Natural Resource Council of Maine, bit.ly/2P8b55G.
“The Founder’s Mentality: The Growing Power of Entrepreneurship & Lessons from the Great Founders,” 12-1 p.m., virtual Author @ the Library talk with Chris Zook. Free, scarboroughlibrary.org.
Diminishing ice cover on Maine’s lakes could impact fish populations
With ice-out occurring earlier now than it did decades ago, biologists worry decreasing ice cover and warmer water may lead to a decline in water quality and hurt some fish species.
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This March 31, 2020, aerial photo of Lake Auburn from above Summer Street in Auburn illustrates how the south end is usually the last part of the lake to thaw. Ice-out was called the week after the photo was taken. People who are near the lake around the time of ice-out may hear a “tinkling” sound. As the ice melts, it forms pencil-like crystals arranged vertically through the ice mass. The ice becomes crystallized or “honey combed.” The pencil-like crystals fall against each other like dominoes when the waves of open water nibble at the ice edge, creating that special sound.
Less ice on Maine lakes could impact water quality, fish
April 25, 2021 GMT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Lakes in Maine are freezing later and thawing sooner in recent years, a trend that has scientists worried about long-term impacts to water quality and aquatic life.
The Sun Journal reports that research shows Lake Auburn is now ice free for several weeks longer each year than it was decades ago.
Researchers and environmental advocates say the change could worsen water quality by promoting the growth of algae. Warmer water could also cause declines in fish populations by depleting food sources.
Merry Gallagher, a fisheries biologist for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, tells the Sun Journal that it’s critical that lake tributaries be protected, since they bring cool, oxygen-rich water into lakes, helping to offset the changing climate.