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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Massachusetts Congress of Lake and Pond Associations, Inc. is to preserve, protect, maintain and enhance the environmental, aesthetic, recreational and economic values of lakes and ponds, and to promote watershed management, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Objectives
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Promote the formation of lake and pond associations.
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Support the activities of lake and pond associations.
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Promote sound watershed ecology.
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Promote excellence in water quality standards.
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Promote the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation and species.
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Promote water and boating safety.
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Promote the development of standards, legislation and regulations beneficial to lakes and ponds.
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Provide a unified voice for the benefit of lakes and ponds.
What is COLAP?
COLAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the aesthetic,
recreational, and commercial values of lakes and ponds, through maintenance
and improvement of such environmental factors as:
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Water Quality;
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Lake Water Levels;
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Watershed Ecology;
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Water & Boating Safety;
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Agricultural Soil Practices;
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Shoreline Woodland Management;
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Residential Building Standards;
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Forming of Lake & Pond Associations;
as well as the promotion and development of environmental quality standards essential for satisfactory life styles and conditions in the natural community.
Who can be a member of COLAP?
COLAP welcomes any and all people and organizations to become members,
including lake and pond associations, water oriented conservation groups,
private corporations, governmental agencies, and individuals.
If You Care about Massachusetts Ponds or Lakes,
Support your local chapter of Massachusetts Congress of Lake and Pond
Associations, Inc.
Does COLAP accept gifts?
Donations are welcome and, since COLAP is a non-profit organization, your
donations are tax deductible. Gifts in cash are used to provide educational
workshops to individuals and organizations professing an interest in a
specialized area of conservation activity. In-kind services are also welcome.
Who is COLAP?
YOU are COLAP! The members. Additionally, there is a volunteer Executive Committee and a paid part-time Executive Director.
What can COLAP do for Me?
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You can obtain educational information at one of the various workshops held throughout Massachusetts.
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You can meet with various representatives from over 3000 Massachusetts ponds and lakes and learn about their special ecological features.
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COLAP is a valuable resource for offering solutions and assistance to individual lake and pond associations.
Without YOUR Help...
Educational opportunity becomes apathy.
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