Belgrade Lakes Association
Belgrades Lakes, Maine

To protect and improve the watershed of Great Pond and
Long Pond through preservation, education and action

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The Belgrade Lakes Association in celebration of its Centennial year has commissioned a limited edition map "A View of the Belgrade Lakes (as seen by a fish in the talons of an osprey)" by renowned artist and calligrapher Pier Gustafson of Boston. Pier's extraordinary and often whimsical work has graced collections across the country including The Museum of Fine Arts, Minneapolis ...
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Lake Smart Program

The Belgrade Lakes Association is always interested in identifying new and exciting programs designed to protect and preserve the beautiful and fragile lakes we love so very much. That's the reason the BLA is encouraging watershed property owners to learn more about the LakeSmart Program. It's time to become LakeSmart!

What is LakeSmart?
Information about this environmentally friendly watershed program

How can I get started with LakeSmart?
There are a variety of ways you can choose to participate in the LakeSmart Program

LakeSmart Matching Grant Program
To assist you with your property improvements, the Belgrade Lakes Association is offering a Matching Grant Program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Will you commit to become LakeSmart? (PDF Document)
Take a big step and seal your commitment in writing by signing the Belgrade Lakes Association LakeSmart Pledge Card. Review and print a copy of the pledge card.

LakeSmart Awards and Certificates of Recognition (PDF Document)
See the list of Great & Long Pond property owners who have received LakeSmart recognition.

LakeSmart Pre-evaluation Questionnaire (PDF Document)
You’ve made the decision to have your property evaluated but you cannot be present during the evaluation. No problem…now you can complete a LakeSmart Pre-evaluation Questionnaire and have your property evaluated even if you can’t be there.

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LakeSmart Brochure

LakeSmart Evaluation Form

BLA LakeSmart Pledge Card

LakeSmart Matching Grant Program

Buffer handbook

Info for camp owners

Lake-A-Syst

Phosphorus-free fertilizers

The economics of lakes

Non-point source pollution

Plants to use

Landscape Professionals

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