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Programs<\/h2>\n

The Androscoggin Lake Association actively supports a multitude of programs designed to improve water quality on Androscoggin Lake.  The ALIC mission is to protect and preserve Androscoggin Lake and the wildlife in its watershed.  For more regarding our mission, check out the ALIC By-Laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Androscoggin Lake Eyes on the Water<\/em><\/h5>\n

Every summer, our Eyes on the Water<\/em> team surveys the lake for invasive aquatic plants<\/a>.  We are an all-volunteer plant patrol team of over 40 lake residents trained to identify both native and invasive plants.   It was a member of our team who first identified the invasive milfoil infestation in the lake's Inner Cove.  While we continue to depend on 30 Mile<\/a> to lead the eradication efforts in the cove, our Eyes<\/em> team heads up efforts to ensure that the infestation has not spread to other parts of the lake.
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Our plant patrol team coordinates with both 30 Mile<\/a> and the Lake Stewards of Maine<\/a> for technical assistance, program materials, and reporting.<\/p>\n

Each member of our team is asked to adopt a small segment of shoreline and to conduct a short survey at least once per season.  This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for those interested in protecting our lake, learning more about aquatic plants, and meeting others around the lake.  If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member of our team, please Contact Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Boat Inspections<\/h5>\n

Courtesy Boat Inspections provide us with a first line of defense against invasive species entering our lake.  Boat inspectors are stationed at the public boat launch on route 133 throughout the summer months to offer inspections of boats entering and leaving our lake.   We rely on 30 Mile<\/a> to head up this program and to coordinate both their staff and volunteers from the lake association.   This program is vital to protecting our lake, and our support of this program is always the largest single line item on our lake association's budget.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the Lakes Environmental Association<\/a> to learn more about the CBI program in Maine.<\/span>
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To become a volunteer boat inspector, Contact Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LakeSmart<\/h5>\n

The LakeSmart program is designed to educate lake front property owners about best lake stewardship practices.  Folks around the lake are encouraged to sign up for LakeSmart visits to learn more about things they can on their property to promote good water quality and to reduce runoff into the lake.  Every visit is confidential and non-regulatory;  information gathered as part of a visit is never shared with town or state agencies.<\/p>\n

Each year, at our annual meeting, the lake association recognizes those participating properties that have been outstanding in their efforts.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the state-wide LakeSmart program, visit the LakeSmart page at Maine Lakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To sign up for a visit, Contact Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Water Quality Monitoring<\/h5>\n

The monitoring of water quality has been key to our organization since we first began.  The records that we have provided to the state over these many years have helped to provide useful information regarding clarity, phosphorus load, and more.  Today, several of our volunteers continue to work closely with 30 Mile<\/a> staff to gather and report trends.  Visit 30 Mile Water Quality on Androscoggin Lake<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

Communications, Education, and Outreach<\/h5>\n

Communications with both our members and our community is ever important to ALIC.<\/p>\n