Loon Protection
Loons in Trouble?
If you observe a loon that might need to be rescued please contact:
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Maggie Welch, Staff Researcher and Loon Project Coordinator at Lakes Environmental Association maggie@mainelakes.org,(207) 647-8580, https://mainelakes.org.
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Or call Avian Haven at 207-382-6761
For more information about rescuing birds go to https://www.avianhaven.org
Hancock & Sand Ponds Association Loon Committee
Email Amy March to join our committee to help with educating our neighbors about loons, join the annual loon count, and participate in the LEA Loon Raft Project.
Loon Committee Report
Lake Management
Buoy Committee - places, removes & maintains the buoys
Dam Committee - monitors water levels & maintains the dam
Bass Tournament Liaison
Environmental Protection
Pond Watchers/Milfoil Monitoring
Donate to our Milfoil Fund to help pay for more inspections
Invasive Species Committee
Download the 2023 Invasive Species Report
Download the 2022 Invasive Species Report.
Email Mike Gately about volunteer and paid summer opportunities as a boat inspector at the Wabunaki Road boat launch.
Water Testing
We cooperate with the Lakes Environmental Association to test the water in Hancock & Sand Ponds. Visit LEA to read the latest water testing reports. Hancock Pond. Sand Pond.
Lake Smart Program
We encourage our members to take advantage of a free voluntary, non-regulatory program that helps lakefront homeowners maintain lake-friendly landscapes that reduce pollution and runoff. Visit Maine Lakes for information.
Newsletters
We publish an annual printed newsletter and periodic electronic newsletters to keep our members informed about our lake conditions, activities, committee work and budget. Subscribe to our email list.
Visit Our Newsletters page to download recent newsletters
