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Your support keeps East Pond healthy today and protects it for tomorrow.

East Pond is cared for by the volunteer-led East Pond Association and supported by a community that loves and depends on this lake. Your financial contribution keeps the lake healthy now and prepares us for the large-scale restoration work anticipated every 7–15 years.

There are two essential ways to support lake stewardship:

Become a member to fund the work that must happen every single year.

Annual support covers:

Courtesy Boat Inspections (CBI)
Invasive aquatic plant monitoring and remediation
Dam maintenance and water-level management
Water quality testing and reporting
Community education and lake stewardship outreach
General operations that keep the Association running
Community events that foster connection and fun on the lake (Band on a Boat, the Winter Gathering on the Ice, etc.)

In addition to household memberships, local businesses can join as partners in stewardship and are recognized as supporters of the lake.

Membership also provides voting rights at our Annual Meeting and helps demonstrate broad community engagement, which makes it easier to secure additional funding from state, federal, and foundation grants.

Prefer to mail in your membership form?
No problem! You can download and print the form here.

Just fill it out and send it to the address listed on the form.

Make a powerful investment in the lake's future.

In 2018, our community came together to raise the $1.1 million needed for the alum treatment that restored East Pond and has given us years of clear water. That success wasn’t accidental — it was the result of preparation, generosity, and collective action.

The science is clear: another alum treatment is a matter of when, not if. We know how quickly water quality can decline and how devestating those algae-choked summers were for everyone. To avoid sliding backward, we must begin building financial reserves now, while the water is still clear, so we can act the moment conditions require it.

The East Pond Preservation Fund supports major long-term restoration work, including alum treatments, shoreline stabilization, watershed protection, professional environmental consulting, and other high-impact projects. We rely on these investments not only to fund major restoration work, but also to demonstrate the broad community support that strengthens our applications for state, federal, and philanthropic grants.

Every contribution matters—every donor and every dollar helps protect the lake’s future.

Donate Online Now

7 Lakes Alliance manages funds for several lakes. Follow these instructions after clicking 'Donate' to ensure your donation goes to the correct fund:

Scroll to Special Programs → Choose East Pond Preservation Fund → Complete the secure form

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Other Ways to Give

Important Tax Note:
For tax purposes, 7 Lakes Alliance maintains this fund for the East Pond Association — but it is only one of many funds they manage. To be certain your donation is credited to the East Pond Preservation Fund, it is extremely important to clearly identify East Pond Preservation Fund on the memo line of your check.

This is especially critical if the check is sent directly from a financial institution or charitable giving account. If you'd like to discuss your gift with our Fundraising Taskforce, contact info@eastpond.org.

By Check

Make checks payable to Seven Lakes Alliance, with East Pond Preservation Fund written on the memo line.

Mail to:
David Jackson, EPA Treasurer
83 Loon Lane
Smithfield, ME 04978

For electronic transfers: Make payable to 7 Lakes Alliance and confirm East Pond Preservation Fund is identified in the memo line.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers will match charitable donations. Check with your HR department to maximize your impact.

Donate Stocks

You can donate your appreciated stock– it’s an easy and effective way to conserve the place you love while reducing your income tax. Please contact info@eastpond.org to coordinate this type of donation.

IRA Giving (Age 70+)

If you have an IRA, you can donate all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution. This is called a Qualified Charitable Donation and reduces your reduces taxable income.

Legacy Giving

Consider including the East Pond Preservation Fund in your will or estate plans to leave a lasting gift for future generations.

Annual Lake Stewardship (Membership)

Annual membership funds the work that must happen every single year to protect East Pond:

Courtesy Boat Inspections (CBI)
Invasive aquatic plant monitoring
Dam maintenance and water-level management
Water quality testing and reporting
Community education and lake stewardship outreach
General operations that keep the Association running
Community events that foster connection and fun on the lake (Band on a Boat, etc.)