Belgrade Lakes

About the Belgrade Lakes Association

The Belgrade Lakes Association is, by our best estimates, the oldest Lake's Association in the State of Maine, going back to1908.Water Quality programs continue to form the heart of the Belgrade Lakes Association's mission. Our Mission is "To protect and improve the watershed of Great and Long Pond through preservation, education and action." The Belgrade Lakes Association welcomes your contribution. Every dollar helps us to protect and preserve Great and Long Ponds, and the surrounding watershed.

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Preserving Our Lakes, Inspiring Future Generations!

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For 2025, we've expanded all of our Programs!

  • Funding and supporting the fight against all Invasives (including Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pond Weed).
  • For 2025, Increased the hours and funding for the Courtesy Boat Inspection program with another “Save” at the Great Pond boat launch this summer.
  • Funding and active support of the Youth Conservation Corps with a new work truck for 2025, LakeSmart and Adopt-a-Shoreline programs.
  • For 2025, Increased Erosion Control Manager Funding for implementation and oversight of the Great Pond and Long Pond Watershed Management Plans.
  • Continued funding and management of our acclaimed Loon Preservation Project. Now going into its 8th year!
  • Every Success Story Starts with You! Thank You, Members!
  • For 2026, we continue to have many, many challenges for which we are prepared!

Beautiful Belgrade Lakes Village is Home to Your BLA!

News and Announcements

BLA Summer Raffle Drawing
BLA Summer Raffle Drawing

Welcome to the 2025 Belgrade Lakes Association Annual Raffle! All proceeds from our Annual Raffle a...

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Belgrade Lakes Association's Annual Meeting
Belgrade Lakes Association's Annual Meeting

Sunday, July 27th, 4–6 PM: Join us for the Belgrade Lakes Association's Annual Meeting at the Belgra...

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2025 Audubon Loon Count
2025 Audubon Loon Count

Maine Audubon annual loon count planned for July 15 For four decades, Maine Audubon has been engagi...

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July 4th Belgrade Lakes Boat Parade
July 4th Belgrade Lakes Boat Parade

Friday, July 4th Belgrade Lakes Boat Parade festivities will be in Mill Stream behind the Village st...

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Loon Preservation Project

Loon Preservation Project

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How to Protect your Property and Lake with a proper Buffer

How to Protect your Property and Lake with a proper BUFFER!

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STOP Invasive Aquatic Plants Campaign - (Formerly The ST...

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Brief 2024 Monitoring Summary Report Takeaways

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Latest update on Long Pond's Watershed Restoration Project!

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The 2022 - 2032 Long Pond Watershed-Based Management Plan

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The 2018 - 2030 Great Pond Watershed-Based Management Plan

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Join the Belgrade Lakes Association today.

As a member you will receive quarterly newsletters, an invitation to the annual meeting, and other BLA sponsored events. Most importantly, you will be part of an important local effort and gain insight on how to "protect and preserve" these precious resources we enjoy today.

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