For more than a decade, 30 Mile has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through Clean Water Act Section 319 grants to reduce polluted runoff and protect lakes within our watershed. These projects continue to make a meaningful difference to the health of our lakes, with community involvement continuing to be a key factor in their success.
We currently have two active grants focusing on erosion control efforts around Parker Pond and Androscoggin Lake. Recent projects completed on private roads, town roads, and residential properties with these matching grant funds have already prevented significant sediment and nutrient runoff from entering the lakes.*
How You Can Get Involved
Androscoggin Lake residents: Funding is still available for work on residential projects in 2026! Property owners can receive up to $1500 in matching funds (covering up to 50% of project costs) to address runoff issues that are directly affecting the lake.
All lakefront property owners: Request a “LakeSmart” evaluation of your property. These free evaluations provide resources and recommendations for lake-friendly living. Learning how to prevent erosion is just one of the many benefits.
All residents: Simple actions like improving driveways, stabilizing paths to the water, installing gutters, and planting native vegetation, all to manage stormwater runoff, can make a huge impact across the watershed.
Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming events: Septic Socials, Live Stakes Workshops, Erosion Control Classes, Gravel Road Workshops, and more!
To learn more about the work that has been done under these grants, click here.
Contact our Land Use Coordinator, Ellie: gabrielle@30mileriver.org for any questions or additional information regarding this grant program.
