Publications

The following publications are available through the Maine Congress of Lake Associations:

The Lake Book: Actions You Can Take to Protect Your Lake

Written and published by Maine COLA.
This 35 page handbook covers everything from phosphorus and how it threatens our lakes, septic systems, building responsibly, building roads near shorelines, responsible boating, and the shoreland zoning law.
Price: $5.00 plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Schools please contact us for special pricing.

Starting and Building An Effective Lake Association

Written and published by Maine COLA.
A handy guide on the steps you need to take to start and build a lake association, defining water quality problems, and understanding your watershed. Also included is a set of sample by-laws.
Price: $2.00 plus $1.00 shipping and handling.

To order The Lake Book or Starting and Building an Effective Lake Association, please e-mail Maine COLA.

A Citizen's Guide to Watershed Surveys

Written and published by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection & Maine COLA.
This is a free manual available at DEP that covers everything you need to know about conducting a watershed survey. For ordering information, contact the DEP Lakes Educator.

 

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