Watershed Resources for Maine Lakefront Property Owners

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Watershed Resources for Maine Lakefront Property Owners

Watershed Resources for Maine Lakefront Property Owners

Great East Lake in Acton is Maine’s Golden Pond

Knowing where to turn for information is vital when it comes to protecting our lakefront properties in Maine. First, of course, should be your local lake or road association.

 

 

 

 

 


There are other resources as well. Listed below are a few Web sites that we think you’ll find helpful.
Maine Lakes Volunteer Monitoring Program:
Check water quality of your lake, learn about native and non-native aquatic plants and animals, generate maps, access a variety of publications, stay up to date with best management practices in your watershed and contribute new information.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection:
Information for all lake users, e.g. appearance of water, aquatic herbicides, foam, leeches, swimmer’s itch, etc.; FAQs; management and policy, plus related pages about monitoring and invasive aquatic plants
Maine DEP LakeSmart Program:
This free program for lakefront property owners shows you how to manage your home and yard to protect the water quality of your lake. The goal of LakeSmart is to change the increasingly common suburban landscaping practices around lakes to more natural, lake-friendly environments.
Maine Soil and Water Conservations Districts:
Field offices are located in each county. Watershed projects conserve our counties’ water resources by identifying and mitigating sources of pollution through various projects, including: Watershed survey and implementation projects; Development of watershed management plans; Restoration projects on urban impaired streams; and Stakeholder groups and forums
Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance:
The Belgrade Lakes Watershed encompasses thirteen central Maine towns and has completed individual lake surveys for the following: East Pond, North Pond, Salmon Lake and McGrath Pond, Great Pond and Long Pond.
Lakes Environmental Association:
Located in Bridgton, the Lakes Environmental Association encompasses six towns in western Maine and provides information about mitigation, clean lake check-ups, municipal services, invasive aquatic species, water testing and education
Pemaquid Watershed Association:
Focused on the Pemaquid Peninsula, the PWA monitors the water quality of eleven ponds including Tobias Pond, Duckpuddle Pond, Pemaquid Pond, Little Pond, Muddy Pond aka “Paradise Pond,” McCurdy Pond, Biscay Pond, Little Biscay Pond, Boyd Pond, Ross Pond and Hastings Pond
Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance:
The AWWA region includes the watersheds of Province Lake, Belleau Lake, Balch Lake, Pine River Pond, Sandy Pond, Woodman Lake (Saco River watershed) Lake Ivanhoe, Great East Lake, Horn Pond, Wilson Lake, Lovell Lake (Salmon Falls River watershed) and their tributaries
Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association:
The DLWA monitors water quality and provides information on erosion control and shoreland zoning, courtesy boat inspections, invasive plants and the lead tackle exchange
30 Mile River Watershed Association:
The 30 Mile River Watershed is a 200 square-mile rural region northwest of Augusta, Maine, that encompasses over twenty lakes and ponds. The chain runs from Kimball Pond south to Androscoggin Lake, and includes some of the more pristine lakes in central Maine.
Megunticook Watershed Association:
The MWA is devoted to providing educational, recreational, scientific and agricultural information about the Megunticook Lake, Megunticook River, Norton Pond, Moody Pond and their feeder streams in Knox and Waldo counties.
Thompson Lake Environmental Association:
Water Testing, Watershed Surveys, Lake Day, YCC, CBI, Plant Patrol and Milfoil Eradication are a few of the programs that provide the focus for the TLEA.
This list certainly isn’t complete, but it gives you a variety of sources to turn to for the protection of your favorite lake or pond.
To learn more about lakefront properties for sale on Great East Lake in Acton, click on the green box above.
To learn more about lakes in Acton, click on the blog links below.
Great East Lake is Acton, Maine’s Golden Pond
Must See Gems on Balch Lake in Newfield and Acton, Maine

 

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