AUGUSTA – The Department of Environmental Protection will hold free LakeSmart workshops on Saturday, July 22, at the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield and Aug. 2 at the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.

The DEP is searching for property owners who are eligible for the LakeSmart award, which honors property owners who live in lake watersheds and manage their property in a way that protects the quality of nearby lakes.

Land owners must meet criteria regarding vegetated buffers, the stability of shoreline, access roads and pathways, septic systems, structures and recreation areas.

All land owners are welcome to attend the workshops. For more information, or to register, contact the Joint Environmental Training Coordination Committee at 253-8020.