Sunday Morning on Sand Pond

Beautiful morning on the pond. Eight loons flying overhead, saw another paddler and nice people on the shore enjoying the calm.

State Beach Supervision

Today I met with Gary Best,  Assistant Regional Manager for The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Public Parks and Public Lands.

We discussed the issues regarding beach use on state land off Shore Rd : toilet facilities, trash, fires, overnight camping, fireworks and runoff from the road into the lake.

Gary agreed that the area needs supervision and will provide a periodic clean up from state park personnel in Naples. The toilet facilities are not a simple issue........too good and will attract more visitors, not good enough and it could be worse than it is now. This issue will be monitored for further consideration. 

Fires, overnight camping, alcohol, fireworks are not permitted. He will recommend a diversion ditch in the road to redirect the runoff and a bulletin board for posting notices. I requested that he leave copies of notices with us so they could be replaced quickly.

Gary Best Contact Info:

Phone 207 725-6351 

Fax 207 624-6081

email gary.best@maine.gov

Problem situations:

Contact Gary any time, and if or when the situation warrants he will send either the Sheriff or someone from the State Park in Naples or both.

General Concerns:

Feel free to contact him about any concerns you have regarding beach usage either by phone or email.

Volunteer program:

The state has a volunteer program to assist with monitoring with public lands. More on this later.

The thrust of our discussion was for the state to maintain a visible and continuous presence so that visitors know the "someone cares and is watching" and that it be maintained for the enjoyment of all.

- Jerry Holt

Who Owns "State Beach"

What is often reffered to as The State Beach is indeed owned by the state according to state conserved lands maps and Denmark tax records. We are pursuing contacts and will update you as needed.

Shelby, the other boat inspector.

Charlie Record, 1 of Two New Boat Inspectors

Education From The Dam Master

Met with Ed Cooper today to tour the dam and pick his brain.Learned a lot, Jerry.

Boat Inspectors Update

Jerry,

 

I saw Peter Lowell this afternoon.

 

We currently have two individuals performing CBI duties at the Hancock pond boat ramp:

 

      Charlie Record – On Saturday 6-10AM and Sunday 7-11 AM

      Shelby Leblond – Fridays 6-10 AM, Saturdays 3-5 PM, Mondays 6-10 AM

 

Peter has sent me their email addresses.  So I will be in touch with them to ensure we have an open line of communication,

specifically for the  interim and final reports.

 

Chris Gouterman

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