Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine - Vacation in Central Maine's Premier Lake Area!


		Dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural resources and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes Region. "The time has come for us to do for our grandchildren what Percival Baxter did for us by preserving those special places throughout Maine that so much define us as a people. If we don't we'll turn around again someday and wonder where Maine went." *- Governor Angus King* Belgrade Historical Society The Belgrade Historical Society formed two years ago. We already have some wonderful items and have sponsored some great programs. There are some wonderful old photographs given by Martin and Nancy Dionne .We will have some of them on display at various locations throughout town this year. For more information or to become a member, contact Gloria McGraw-Pres.- 207-495-9220 Jack Schultz- Vice pres Kathy Bangs -Secretary Sandy Lewis -Treasurer We meet the fourth Wednesday of most months at 7 in the evening; watch for details in the local newspaper (Summertime in the Belgrades) . We are planning a historical walking tour and narration of the Village of Belgrade Lakes on August 25th . Watch for details Belgrade Lakes Association The Belgrade Lakes Association is a volunteer membership group whose mission is to protect and improve the watershed of Great Pond and Long Pond through Preservation, Education, and Action. We monitor the water quality of these lakes and maintain vigorous outreach to educate our members, youth camps, and the public about watershed stewardship. We conduct boat inspections and shoreline surveys to protect the lakes against infestations of invasive aquatic plants. We also run an annual program to eliminate Swimmers' Itch. We have purchased conservation land, and work closely with the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance which we help support through an annual donation. We also support the Belgrade Conservation Corps in order to stem the pollution which degrades water quality. The BLA was created in 1908. Our basic membership dues have remained $10 since then. We encourage membership from visitors as well as residents. All who wish to preserve the sparkling legacy of Great Pond and Long Pond are welcome to join the effort to keep them healthy and beautiful for future generations. Belgrade Lakes Association P.O. Box 551 Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918 Telephone (207) 512-5150 www.belgradelakesassociation.com bla_org@adelphia.net Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) is the only conservation group dedicated to preserving the natural heritage, lands, and water quality of the Belgrade Lakes region. BRCA has protected popular recreation spots like the Kennebec Highlands, The Mountain, and French Mountain; conducted water quality surveys of the entire Belgrade Lakes chain; and worked to improve the water quality of our lakes and to stop the spread of invasive species. It also oversees the youth BRCA Conservation Corps. Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance P.O. Box 250 Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918 (207) 495-6039 brca@gwi.net www.belgradelakes.org