ANDY VALLEY RECOGNIZES TLIA
Twice in the past six months, Androscoggin Soil and Water
Conservation District has recognized and publicized our efforts and
accomplishments. In the May issue of its Newsletter, our Demonstration
Project was described as an "unqualified success." In three
seasons, 43 technical assistance visits were provided to property
owners, with 14 installing conservation practices following the visits.
Ten property owners completed projects utilizing grant funds.
Other activities noted were the planting project at the Public Beach
with high school students and the purple loosestrife survey.
Our latest accomplishment, approval for a second grant to develop and
implement a long-range lake management plan, was noted in the Fall
Newsletter. It was unusual to grant a small lake, but our previous
successes added to our "resume." We should be proud of our
accomplishments, no small feat for a small but ambitious group.