Water Quality Protection Fund
A 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 into 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).
Program details:
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If approved, 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 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 LakeSmart assessment (in the last 5 years). The LAA can help with this as well... at no cost to you;
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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;.
Lake Anasagunticook Watershed
with candidate sites indicated from prior surveys
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.