AUBURN – Area residents will have the opportunity to learn about their lakes and the watersheds that feed them this spring. For eight weeks, starting April 13, the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program and University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Watershed Stewards Program at the Brackett Environmental Center.

The program provides 25 hours of training in a range of lake-related topics, including watershed assessment and nonpoint source pollution abatement. The class also covers watershed stewardship initiatives to protect water quality, lake water quality dynamics, data interpretation and invasive aquatic species.

In return for instruction, attendees are asked to commit a minimum of 25 hours of service to their watershed. The cost is $20, waived under special circumstances, for individuals or couples.

Sessions will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

For registration or additional information, contact Cooperative Extension, (800) 870-7270 (toll-free in Maine only), or the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, (207) 783-7733.