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 | Repairs to Long Pond boat ramp set Sept. 29 |
| | 9/17/2008 - Boat, camp owners urged to get vessels out before work starts Read More » |
| Towns need joint effort for Belgrade Lakes |
| | 9/17/2008 - Editorial appearing on the Opinion page in The Morning Sentinel 9/17/08. Read More » |
| More Protection Needed |
| | 9/15/2008 - "BELGRADE LAKES Protection of lakes a priority Belgrade manager wants stronger code enforcement among watershed towns." Read More » |
| Long Pond Ramp to Close |
| | 9/10/2008 - UPDATE: The Long Pond ramp will be closed for 2 months Read More » |
| AQUAFEST! |
| | 8/30/2008 - Don't miss Aquafest on Saturday, August 29th! Read More » |
| AND THE WINNERS ARE... |
| | 8/10/2008 - Congratulations to the Centennial and Annual Raffle Winners! The winner of the pontoon boat is Read More » |
| IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE! |
| | 8/9/2008 - Join us on for 100th Annual Meeting/Raffle Drawings/Lobster Bake/Auction on August 9, 2008. The BLA is teaming up with the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons Read More » |
| INVASIVE PLANT SURVEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
| | 8/1/2008 - We need volunteers for the 3 invasive plant surveys listed below:
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| BLT Anyone? |
| | 6/10/2008 - The BLA and Camp Runoia have teamed up for the first-ever Belgrade Lakes Triathlon (BLT) which will take place on June 21st. Read More » |
| 100 YEARS!! |
| | 5/30/2008 - For 100 years the Belgrade Lakes Association has been working to Protect and Preserve our spectacular lakes. Join us in the celebration! Read More » |
| Thinking About a New Boat? |
| | 5/15/2008 - Our very generous sponsor, Hamlin's Marine, has offered to donate 1% of the purchase price Read More » |
| Grants helping hold milfoil in check |
| | 4/30/2008 - Several Maine municipalities and organizations benefited from a tripling of grants aimed at stopping invasive plants in inland waterways.
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| Great Pond Summer Mail Delivery Set |
| | 3/24/2008 - An article appearing in The Morning Sentinel 3/24/08: Shoreline mail delivery on Great Pond is set to begin for the summer on June 15, 2008 Read More » |
| Colby study:Development puts water quality at risk |
| | 12/11/2007 - 'Although the water quality is still good for lakes in the area, it's deteriorating' Read More » |
| Belgrade Lakes Area: Water quality efforts increase |
| | 9/25/2007 -
Alliance wants stricter enforcement of codes
from the Morning Sentinel Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Read More » |
| Gloeotrichia: answers to frequently asked questions |
| | 7/26/2007 - What two summers of study have revealed. Read More » |
| New Sidney boat launch opens early |
| | 7/10/2007 - Lakes groups hopeful the move will help prevent spread of invasive plants Read More » |
| Messalonskee Boat Launch |
| | 7/10/2007 - Editorial appearing in Maine Morning Sentinel July 10, 2007 Read More » |
| 2007 Raffle Tickets Available |
| | 5/23/2007 - Win a 14 foot boat with motor, new dock or wilderness tour in the BLA Annual 2007 Raffle. More information and how to buy tickets available. Read More » |
| Summer Kayak Trips |
| | 5/21/2007 - Kayak outings offered through summer by one enthusiast. Read More » |
| Expand Efforts To Fight Milfoil |
| | 3/22/2007 - Reprinted from the Morning Sentinel editorial page March 22, 2007. Read More » |
| Legislative panel denies funds for milfoil fight |
| | 3/19/2007 - Lakes groups now seek other sources of money for education, inspection. Read More » |
| Do green lawns make green water? |
| | 3/8/2007 - Reprinted article from the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram discussing proposed bill to limit the sale of phosphorus in the state of Maine. Read More » |
| IT'S TAKING TOO LONG TO CLOSE ROUTE 27 BOAT LAUNCH |
| | 2/17/2007 - Reprint of an editorial which appeared in the Maine Morning Sentinel(A Blethen Maine Newspaper) Friday, February 17, 2007. Read More » |
| We’re User Friendly! |
| | 1/10/2007 - BLA is where everyone works to keep our watershed the jewel it has always been. Read More » |
| President’s Corner |
| | 1/10/2007 - A message from the BLA President. Read More » |
| Mike’s Watershed Wisdom |
| | 1/10/2007 - Mike’s Watershed Wisdom is now on the Web! Read More » |
| Associations Unite to Protect Belgrade Watershed |
| | 1/10/2007 - Belgrade lake associations and the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) share outstanding achievements. Read More » |
| Gloeotrichia study wraps second season... |
| | 1/10/2007 - Gloeotrichia is the green haze that we see in mid to late summer. Read More » |
| Milfoil Prevention, 2006 |
| | 1/10/2007 - From reports by Brooke Jansen, Bruce Fenn,
and the Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants Read More » |
| Things from another planet |
| | 1/10/2007 - Be alert for milfoil! Read More » |
| RAFFLE WINNERS DRAWN AT ANNUAL MEETING |
| | 8/13/2006 - We have 3 new winners! Read More » |
| How to rescue a weed-choked pond |
| | 8/6/2006 - An interesting article that appeared in the Boston Sunday Globe August 6, 2006 on Eurasian milfoil. Read More » |
| It's Time to Close Route 27 Boat Ramp |
| | 7/24/2006 - Editorial calling for closure of Route 27 Messalonskee Lake Public Boat Ramp Read More » |
| BLA ANNUAL MEETING LOCATION CHANGED |
| | 7/14/2006 - This year the annual meeting will take place in the Belgrade Central School in Belgrade. Read More » |
| A COLA Response re: Route 27 Boat Launch |
| | 5/25/2006 - Maggie Shannon responds to a Maine resident concerned with the situation on Messalonskee Lake. Read More » |
| WIN $12,000 Boat and more in 5th Annual Raffle |
| | 5/25/2006 - Raffle tickets on sale for a 15' Polarkraft Fisherman Side Console Boat, 25 HP Yamaha 4 Stroke Motor, and Zieman Trailer - a $12,000 value, courtesy Hamlin’s Marine. Also available: Shoremaster dock from Hammond Lumber and Rustic birch rocker from Once Upon a Tree. Raffle Tickets are $5 each, or book of 6 for $25. Drawing at BLA Annual Meeting August 13, Belgrade Rec. Center. Tickets onsale at Days Store and LakePoint Realty in Belgrade Lakes. Read More » |
| CBI Volunteers Urgently Needed |
| | 5/16/2006 - Memorial Day weekend officially starts the boating and inspection season on our lakes. Read More » |
| Dog in the Ointment |
| | 4/1/2006 - A LakeSmart Story Read More » |
| Route 27 Boat Ramp Closing |
| | 2/16/2006 - 3 Commissioners Decide Not To Close Route 27 Boat Ramp for the '06 Season Read More » |
| Courtesy Boat Inspections Up Again |
| | 2/1/2006 - Courtesy Boat Inspections on Great and Long ponds totaled 3,794 this past summer Read More » |
| BRCA and Pine Island Camp |
| | 2/1/2006 - The Preservation of Mt. Phillip Read More » |
| 2005 DEP Data Shows Increased Threat |
| | 2/1/2006 - 46% of boats leaving the Lake Messalonskee Route 27 boat ramp were carrying plant fragments this summer, up 11% from 2004 Read More » |
| SUMMER JOB OFFER |
| | 2/1/2006 - COURTESY BOAT INSPECTOR COORDINATOR
BELGRADE LAKES REGION Read More » |
| Thank You, Maureen |
| | 2/1/2006 - Milfoil Program Coodinator retires Read More » |
| Proposed Closure of Ramp Prompts Outcries |
| | 1/21/2006 - Morning Sentinel Article, January 21, '06 - Messalonskee Lake Association's proposal to close Route 27 boat ramp meets opposition Read More » |
| Morning Sentinel Editorial re Closing Messalonskee Boat Ramp |
| | 1/17/2006 - An editorial that appeared in the Morning Sentinel January 17, 2006 in favor of Messalonskee Lake Association's proposal to permanently close the Route 27 boat ramp. Read More » |
| Invasive Plant Patrol Schedule of Surveys |
| | 8/6/2005 - Invasive Plant Survey Team schedule of surveys on Great and Long Ponds public boat ramps. Read More » |
| BLA Annual Meeting Date |
| | 7/20/2005 - Join friends, neighbors and Board for BLA Annual Meeting and FREE Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 14, 12:30-3 pm. Special guest speaker, Dr. Whitney King, Chair of Colby College’s Chemistry Dept., will share info and answer questions on gleotrichia algae threat to water quality, and related 2005 Research Project with BLA. RSVP please and for more information…. Read More » |
| Maine's Lakes Are Being Invaded! |
| | 6/13/2005 - We need your help. Please join Maine's Invasive Aquatic Plant Patrol today! We welcome all lake lovers and users to attend an important workshop! Read More » |
| How Much does The Lake Mean To You? |
| | 5/15/2005 - Mike Little, Exec. Director, BRCA: The Conservation Corps has a deal for you! Read More » |
| All Aboaard the Melinda Ann! |
| | 5/15/2005 - The Melinda Ann is a floating classroom coming to Great & Long Ponds Read More » |
| Can You spot an Invader if you see one? |
| | 5/15/2005 - Few lake dwellers can tell a good lake plant from a bad one Read More » |
Other News
| BELGRADE KAYAK TRIPS |
| | 6/22/2005 - The Belgrade Lakes Association presents BELGRADE KAYAK TRIPS Read More » |
| Boat Inspections Protect Lakes |
| | 5/15/2005 - It is imperative that the BLA runs inspections on Great and Long Pond ramps 7 days a week... Read More » |
| Road Association Workshop |
| | 5/15/2005 - How to get money for road work, etc. Read More » |
| YOU CAN HELP THE LAKES |
| | 5/15/2005 - A listing of many stimulating ways you can help the lakes this summer - and have fun doing it! Read More » |
| Water Quality Report - Sue Therrien-Fenn |
| | 5/15/2005 - Two important programs coming up Read More » |
| Maine's Invasive Species Program |
| | 2/7/2003 - DEP INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM UPDATE Read More » |
| Report on Summer 2002 Boat Ramp Volunteers |
| | 8/7/2002 - Over 70 volunteers spent a good portion of their summer vacation preserving and protecting our lakes Read More » |
| BRCA Milfoil Committee Report on Prevention Activity April-September, 2002 |
| | 7/22/2002 - The possibility of invasive infestation in any given lake can only grow over time. The fate of Maine's lakes rests solely in the hands of those who use them. Will lake users contain the threat by responsible action or propagate it through carelessness and ignorance? Read More » |
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