by Rich Collins | Jan 7, 2019 | Best Management Practices
Winter is upon us, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about how to best manage your property’s stormwater runoff. By the time spring arrives, you can have a plan and some ideas about changes you can make around your property to make it more lake friendly....
by Rich Collins | Dec 11, 2018 | Best Management Practices
Infiltration Paths & WalkwaysManaging foot traffic for lake protection. Purpose: Properly designed pathways direct foot traffic, absorb water, reduce the rate of flow, and protect soil. Pathways can also reduce the potential for erosion and minimize the amount of...
by Rich Collins | Nov 28, 2017 | AWWA News
Alas, the end of another busy year is upon us! As 2017 winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year, which helps guide our vision as we move into 2018. Check out our annual report to see some of our accomplishments from...
by Rich Collins | Nov 25, 2014 | AWWA in the Community, AWWA News, Road Work
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a Nonpoint Source Pollution Control project grant to the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance for 2015-2016. The “Great East Lake and Wilson Lake Watershed Implementation (Phase 2 Maine)” project will...
by Rich Collins | Nov 22, 2013 | Road Work
The Eagle Road Association has achieved its goals of implementing proper roadway Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for their private Road on Wilson Lake in Acton, ME. In the past, Eagle Road has been flat with an undersized drainage system which allowed...
