Toddy Pond Association

Welcome

We invite you to learn more about Toddy Pond and all it has to offer.

Here you will be able to learn about our organization, our mission and our ongoing projects, read up on our pond's history and meet our board members.

You will also be able to become a member, pay your dues, donate additional funds and contact us with questions or comments.

The public access to Toddy Pond is at the East Orland Boat Landing on Route One in East Orland. There, you can park your vehicle and unload your boats. It is free to park and use the launch site. There is also a toilet facility.

Toddy is a beautiful pond to boat, kayak and paddle board. Enjoy !

OUTCOME OF THE FIVE TOWN MEETINGS

All five towns have completed their mandated meetings with residents concerning the petition to abandon Alamoosook, Silver and Toddy dams. There was a good turnout at each of the meetings and residents expressed support for the lakes. Updates on the petition's progress were presented. All five towns voted in favor of the 5- Town Dam committee continuing to meet, gather information and to continue to work towards finding a solution for ownership of the dams. The petition will be evaluated next by Inland Fish and Wildlife, DACF and MEMA. There are currently four legislative proposals before the house and senate. The Governor's council has submitted a proposal that would force Bucksport LLC to provide additional information about the dams above what has been shared to date. A second proposal would strengthen an undermanned MEMA and allow MEMA to provide consultations and guidance to entities interested in acquiring dam(s). A third proposal would establish a fund for low interest loans to be used by an entity trying to acquire a dam. The fourth submission proposes a possible framework for establishing a municipal entity to acquire ownership of the dam. Toddy Pond Association is committed to keeping our lakefront residents informed about this complicated and ongoing process.

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

Write your representative and let them know how much Toddy Pond means to you.

State Senator: Nicole Grohoski, Hancock County, email: nicole.grohoski@legislature.maine.gov

State House: 207-287-1515 cell: 207-358-8333

Representative: Blue Hill and Surry

Nina Milliken email: nina.milliken@legislature.maine.gov

276 Turkey Farm Rd, Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-412-8828

Representative: Orland and Penobscot

Steven Bishop email: steven.bishop@legislature.maine.gov

P.O. Box 214, Bucksport, ME 04416 207-991-7909

SUPPORT TODDY POND

Support efforts at keeping our lake clean and beautiful for the enjoyment of all. The Toddy Pond Association is an all-volunteer organization and relies on your donated funds and dues to support the programs that we conduct for the greater good of Toddy Pond.

Membership runs for each calendar year, from January through December and includes our twice yearly newsletter The Toddy Ponder.

Toddy Pond Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible gifts help protect Toddy Pond.

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