Environmental news and info
September 11, 2009- Thrush Road Project-
Great project completed through the watershed grant. Lots of homeowner
work, paving by Plante and Sons, catch basin and stone donated by Dave
Pepin
who has a camp on the road. Over a year in the making working with
landowners to secure match, agree on design and get the ball rolling.
$5,000
earmarked through the grant, homeowners matched it with inkind labor
(removing trees, surveying, 5 meetings) and cash match ($4,500). Total
cost
$13,000 minus donation by Pepin ($3,500) One of the most severe erosion
sites on Square Pond is now a showcase in how to protect it. Keep eyes
out
for a steering committee meeting coming up, I will post. Lots to talk
about
and plan for. Apply for another grant (spring 2010), the great job
Treasure
Island has been doing fixing erosion sites all over the Island, and the
success of the YCC and SPIA in spreading the word about water quality.
Thanks
Joe
June 26, 2009- Square Pond Watershed Improvement Project, Phase 1
In the summer of 2006, the Square Pond Improvement Association, York County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Maine DEP surveyed the Square Pond Watershed for erosion and other problems that can impact the health of the lake. More than 100 sites need your help. To help fix some of those problems, YCSWCD received a grant from the Maine DEP and US EPA under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act for the Square Pond Watershed Improvement Project.
Area residents will have the opportunity to participate in this grant to reduce erosion problems in the Square Pond watershed. Financial assistance and free technical assistance will be available. Workshops are offered to help landowners learn conservation techniques to use on their property. Look for our famous "Septic Socials" that will be presented throughout the watershed. Through these efforts, Square Pond's long term health will be improved and protected.
June 26, 2009- Residential Matching Grants
The project steering committee will award a total of 20 matching grants up to 60 to assist residents identified in the watershed survey in purchasing materials. Grants will be awarded based on priority ranking and landowner participation in a workshop. Buffers and conservation measures are affordable, practical and can make a big difference in the lake's water quality.
June 26, 2009- Technical Assistance
Do you have a lawn that runs down to the edge of the lake? Does your gravel driveway or road wash out every year? The YCSWCD staff can visit your property and give you ideas for solving these andother common problems. Call Joe Anderson at the YCSWCD 324-0888 X217 to schedule a technical assistance visit. After the visit, project staff will provide you with a free packet of materials and recommendations.