Lakes Environmental Association
Environmental ServicesMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Lakes Environmental Association is a regional non-profit based in Bridgton, Maine, focused on protecting lakes and water quality across western Maine. The organization serves a community of members and works to preserve and restore the quality of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands, along with the integrity of their watersheds. Operating within the environmental services field, LEA addresses local water-health challenges and supports watershed stewardship for residents and landowners in the region. With a mission centered on maintaining high water quality, the association engages in activities that benefit the broader ecosystem and public health associated with Maine’s aquatic environments. A recent collaboration reported in 2021 involved Maine Audubon and other entities to recruit community scientists for a Stream Explorer program, reflecting LEA’s role in fostering local environmental involvement and citizen science.