SELT and the Merrymeeting Lake Association completed a public opinion survey between April 23 and May 29, 2024 to capture the priorities of community members with regards to ongoing conservation and stewardship of the Merrymeeting Lake watershed. Below is a summary of what we heard from our friends and neighbors for conservation, recreation, and stewardship.
Conservation
When asked about the importance of various conservation priorities, survey says...
Recreation
When asked to rank the importance of recreation goals, survey says...
Stewardship
When asked to prioritize land management goals, survey says...
Concerns for the Future of the Merrymeeting Lake Watershed
Percentage of responses indicating Concerned or Very Concerned
- 93% - Degradation of water quality, invasive species, or cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
- 89.16% - Development / loss of forestland
- 83.87% - Shoreline erosion
- 82.4% - Over building of the shoreline
