Water Quality Protection Fund
Announcing a Pilot Program for Lake Anasagunticook to help landowners in the watershed with run-off mitigation efforts!
The Lake Anasagunticook Association is working to help property owners in the watershed with projects that have significant impact in reducing run-off—sand, dirt, and chemicals that get in to the lake and cause water quality degradation (note that not all watershed properties are directly on the water. To find out if your property is in the watershed contact us here).
The Pilot Program will begin this season (2025):
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The LAA will sponsor up to three projects as part of the Pilot Program;
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The LAA will MATCH a landowner's contribution up to $350. The match will be paid as a reimbursement following the completion and LAA review/approval of the project.
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For smaller projects to which the landowner contributes less than $350, LAA will match that amount (e.,g., if the landowner kicks in $200, LAA would also pay $200, as well).
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The landowner’s contribution can be cash or in-kind, e.g., donated labor, supplies, or equipment;
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An additional $100 will be available from the LAA if a Maine DEP Permit-by-Rule (PBR) is required to assist with the cost of permitting;
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LAA will provide technical assistance on the DEP application if needed;
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Qualifying properties must have a current Lake Smart assessment (in the last 5 years). The LAA can help with this as well;
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Applications will be reviewed to determine fit with the water quality protection goals of the LAA;
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Priority will be given to projects determined to have HIGH impact from the prior Watershed Survey or similar assessment;
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If this pilot program is successful, the LAA Membership will be asked to make this a permanent program at the Annual Meeting on 10 August 2025.
Lake Anasagunticook Watershed
with candidate sites indicated from prior surveys
Thank you to our generous corporate sponsors!
The Lake Anasagunticook Association is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID: 94-3480860). Donations to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional to determine deductibility.