Green and Mirror Ponds recognize LakeSmart participants
LakeSmart is an educational program that offers free opportunities for homeowners to learn how to manage their home and yard to protect the water quality of their lake. The goal of LakeSmart is to change the increasingly common suburban landscaping practices around lakes to more natural, lake-friendly environments. The review is not to serve any non-compliance notices or to force any legal issues.
The Association applied to become part of the program through an application process with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This summer marks year two of the evaluation process. During the summer of 2009, 11 residents volunteered to have their property evaluated. Three properties met the five criteria model and were awarded signage.
The Association has several volunteers who gather for an annual watershed workday every fall. Members install open box top culverts and hay bale check dams to help curb erosion concerns. This year, the workday will be held September 18. If you’d like to learn more, please contact Terri Coolidge Marin at 577-0758.
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- Association members receive certificates of Appreciation at their annual meeting. Left to right, back row: Eveylyn and John Sylvester, Carol Watson, Nancy and Gary Vanpelt, Bob Benson; front row: Terri Coolidge Marin, June and Sonny Decoster, Larry Labossiere. Absent: Avis Coolidge, Jeanne Letourneau, Matt and Nancy McMorrow, Brendan McMorrow.
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