looking down at Long Pond from The Mountain

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance

BRCA is the land trust dedicated to conserving the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes region in Maine. Our activities include land preservation, watershed protection, and a youth conservation corps.

AQUAFEST 2008

Healthy Lakes, Healthy Land, Healthy YOU!

A Watershed-Wide Event
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30

AQUAFEST is hosted by the lake associations:
Belgrade Lakes Association, East Pond Association, North Pond Association,
Salmon Lake and McGrath Pond Association, and Snow Pond-Messalonskee Lake Association
working together as the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Lake Trust.

On-going programs of the Lake Trust include Courtesy Boat Inspections, Invasive Plant Surveys, the Conservation Corps, and a Working Group to improve and stabalize water quality by limiting Phosphorus enrichment of our lakes.

Join BRCA & Get a Free Map of the Kennebec Highlands

Join today and receive this detailed
11"x17" map and guide to the
Kennebec Highlands absolutely free.

BRCA is a volunteer land trust that relies on membership dues and contributions to achieve its conservation mission.
Become a member of BRCA today and you can help preserve the natural resources, heritage, and character of the Belgrade Lakes region. Your contribution helps us cover the countless expenses involved in operating an active and successful land trust. Members receive our quarterly newsletter, a free copy of the BRCA Trail Map and Guide to the Kennebec Highlands (shown above), and the opportunity to participate in the annual meeting and other events and activities.

Get your map by joining BRCA today through our secure online form or use the printable membership form.

WHAT IS A WATERSHED?
A watershed actually refers to the land from which water flows into a particular water body.
For more information click here:
Watershed Wisdom

Upcoming Events

May 17, 2008 at 9am-3pm
World of Women's Wellness booth
Inland Hospital's Premier Health Event
Thomas College, Waterville

June 21, 2008 at 10am-Noon
Nature Walk at Wishing Well Farm

June 28, 2008 at 8:30pm-9:30pm
French Mountain Hike

July 1, 2008 at 6pm-7:30 pm
Mt. Phillip Hike

July 12, 2008 at 10am-1pm
Dolley Property Canoe and Hike

July 5, 8, 19, 22, 26 & 29, 2008
Bike Tours

July 15, 2008 at 6pm-7pm
The Mountain Hike, "Leave No Trace"

July 19, 2008 at 10am-2pm
Castle Island to Lost Pond Guided Canoe Trip

July 25, 2008 at 6pm-7:30pm
Outdoor Cooking, Dolley Property

August 1, 2008 at 6pm-7pm
Survival Skills, Dolley Property

August 2, 2008 at 10am-2pm
Round Top Hike

August 5, 2008 at 6pm-8pm
Sander's Hill Hike

August 8, 2008 at 6pm-7:30pm
Trees in Trouble Talk

August 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 26, 2008
Bike Tours

August 29-30, 2008
AQUAFEST Click here to check it out!
For more information contact BRCA,
Mary Kerwood at 495-6039 or brcamaryk@gwi.net

September 19, 20, & 21, 2008
Common Ground Country Fair booth
Unity, Maine

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS!

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance
P.O. Box 250
Belgrade Lake, ME 04918
(207) 495-6039
brca@gwi.net

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