Snow Pond / Messalonskee Lake Association

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2008 Membership Dues

We received Non-Profit Status under
Section 501(c)(3) in 2002! Your
contributions are tax deductible!

Our Mission

The Snow Pond/Messalonskee Lake Association, a nonprofit volunteer organization, is dedicated to the preservation of the lake. Its purpose is to educate the public and promote the responsible use of the lake through organizing, conducting, and supporting projects, programs, and activities. These may include supporting wildlife preservation, informing the public of the results of water quality monitoring, teaching and promoting the practices which protect the water quality of the lake ecosystem, and encouraging safe recreational use of the lake.

Our Commitment

We are committed to fostering stewardship of our lake in the entire watershed for the protection of the water quality, fish and wildlife therein, and promoting the safe recreational use of our water.

Our Current Focus

We are currently working closely with the Executive Director of the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance on erosion problems and with DEP on a Milfoil Management Plan. Ongoing projects include the promotion of safe boating and monitoring water quality.

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Background

Scenes on Snow Pond The Snow Pond/Messalonskee Lake Association began in 1989 with the formation of a steering committee which included 16 or so individuals who were very concerned about the future of our lake. This committee drafted our first set of Bylaws and registered the organization as a non-profit corporation in the State of Maine. Our first Annual Meeting was held at the New England Music Camp in Sidney in 1990.

The organization has been involved in many projects over the past decade. Some have been ongoing since the beginning, such as the production of the Newsletter, fundraising, and monitoring of lake water quality. Added to this list over the years has been support for the Belgrade Lakes Conservation Corps, the Congress of Lake Associations (COLA), and updates to our Web Site. We have installed an informational sign at the Oakland boat launch and watershed boundary signs on roads. We recently secured a non-profit status at the Federal level allowing your contributions to be tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3).

Currently we are coordinating Courtesy Boat Inspections and Invasive Plant Patrols, have drafted a management plan for variable-leaf milfoil to the Department of Environmental Protection, and are trying to educate the public about invasive plants and how they are spread.

All future projects have one thing in common with past projects: they depend on YOU! Both time and money are required to succeed in our future endeavors. If you have some time and can help with a project that interests you, please indicate so below. If you are able to support us financially, please be generous! In this way we can hire people to do some of the work that is critically needed.

Membership

Benefits

Annual Meeting with Great Food
Active & Informative Web Site & Newsletter
Access to Technical Assistance
Programs Featuring Various Subjects
Training, Education & Outreach
Presentations from Knowledgeable Speakers
Camp Road Maintenance In formation
Informative Meetings
Legislative Updates
Meeting Others in our Lake Neighborhood

Opportunities

Become Part of a Dynamic & Supportive Group
Help Set Priorities/Take a Positive Role
Become Active in Local Interests & Concerns
Become a Knowledgeable Advocate
Become Pro-Active not Re-Active
Promote Public Awareness
Actively Promote Youth Participation
Work with Local Businesses
Work to Improve Water Quality
Work with Other Local Environmental Groups

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