Donna
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Post by Donna on Apr 21, 2004 9:13:07 GMT -5
Hi, I'm just moving to Sabattus Pond and heard some ugly news from friends living in Greene, ME. They told me that the Pond was containated by DeCoster Egg Farms and that the water has algea and that the odors still follow prevailing winds. (I'm living at the north end) Can anyone with personal knowledge give me some background on what happened with DeCoster and Sabattus Pond. I thought they were closed down years ago. Thanks.
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Post by Annie Woods on Apr 23, 2004 20:21:13 GMT -5
Hi Donna... thank you for your question... and sorry someone didn't answer this right away.. but better late than never! hehe btw, I"m writing this for our Vice President, Dan Guerette.... so here goes... DeCoster Egg Farm started in the mid 60s and by mid 70s they shut down. Unfortunately, the stigma of that bad publicity has remained in the minds of the older "elders". and they continue to spread untruths of today. The lake still experiences algea blooms but they are late in the season (lake august to early sept) with a short duration of 3-4 weeks. Although it is considered algea bloom, the thick floating scum that WAS prevalent in the old days (late 70s early 80s) is no longer here. Also, the lake is on a VERY short list of improving lakes. If you wish to be on our mailing list for our newsletter or wish toi join our group... feel free to email us!! Visit our website at www.mainewoodsonline.com/sabattuspondwatershed and check out what we do! |
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Post by Dan Guerette on Apr 29, 2004 16:39:55 GMT -5
Good answer Annie
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