Watershed Friends

Watershed Friends Nonprofit protecting the Cobbossee Watershed with community engagement, conservation, & education.

Since 2001, the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed has been engaging our communities, educating our youth, and protecting the waters of the Cobbossee Watershed, a 217 square mile drainage basin in the Kennebec Valley region of Maine.

Our field season has officially begun! We spent last week training our fantastic survey and control teams to get ready f...
06/15/2026

Our field season has officially begun! We spent last week training our fantastic survey and control teams to get ready for the season, going over plant identification and survey techniques. Our teams will be out on the water looking for and removing Aquatic Invasive Species on waterbodies across the watershed.

If you see us out on the water, say hi!

For more information about AIS in our watershed, visit our website: https://www.watershedfriends.org/programs/conservation/invasive-aquatic-species

Please give a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Daniel Griffin! Daniel brings a lifelong commitment to nonprof...
06/10/2026

Please give a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Daniel Griffin! Daniel brings a lifelong commitment to nonprofit service, community partnership, and mission-driven leadership. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, strategy, and communications, Daniel has helped strengthen community organizations and educational institutions through thoughtful fundraising and relationship-building. He holds a BA in Political Science & Journalism from the University of Arkansas and an Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame, having served communities both domestically and internationally as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda.

Want to learn about identifying suspicious plants🌿?Join our Basic Plant Identification Workshop next week (Wednesday, Ju...
05/29/2026

Want to learn about identifying suspicious plants🌿?

Join our Basic Plant Identification Workshop next week (Wednesday, June 3 from 5:30-6:30pm) to learn how! This free training is perfect for beginners and those needing a refresher on basic aquatic plant identification.

Learn more and register on our website: https://www.watershedfriends.org/workshops

Courtesy Boat Inspectors are back for the season! Remember to always check your boat before and after it goes into the w...
05/22/2026

Courtesy Boat Inspectors are back for the season! Remember to always check your boat before and after it goes into the water. Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, and don't forget to say hi to the friendly CBI's who are here to help.

Also, please be mindful that some waterbodies in our watershed are being managed for Aquatic Invasive Species. You can help by avoiding any buoys, cleaning your propeller between locations on the lake, and respecting the regulations around our two Surface Use Restriction areas on Annabessacook Lake. Your consideration and support are greatly appreciated!

Want to learn how to help keep an eye out for aquatic invasive plants🌿 in your lake? We are offering a free workshop to ...
05/20/2026

Want to learn how to help keep an eye out for aquatic invasive plants🌿 in your lake? We are offering a free workshop to help you get started as a volunteer plant surveyor next Wednesday (5/27) from 5:30-6:30pm.

To learn more and sign-up for this training or our other workshops, visit our website: www.watershedfriends.org/workshops

We hope to see you there!

Do you like being outside and want to help prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species? If so, the Courtesy Boat Insp...
05/15/2026

Do you like being outside and want to help prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species? If so, the Courtesy Boat Inspector (CBI) volunteer opportunity might be a great fit for you! If interested, come on out to our FREE Volunteer CBI Training this coming Wednesday (5/20) from 5 - 6 pm.

To register and learn more about this training or our other workshops, visit our website: https://www.watershedfriends.org/workshops

Address

2518 US Route 202
Winthrop, ME
04364

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(207)3955239

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