Useful Information:

Standish Town Offices: www.standish.org/Public_Documents/StandishME_Intentions/moving

Standish Transfer Station/Dump: www.standish.org/Public_Documents/StandishME_DPW/transfer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1) Is it okay to use 'Lime' to fertilize my lawn on the lake?

Lime isn't "terrible" compared to other fertilizers, but it still provides nutrients algaes like. My suggestions are as follows:

- Wait until fall to apply: it is a common misconception that fertilizers should be applied in the spring. Fall is a better time to apply since it will give the chemical more time to work (adjust soil pH in the case of lime) ahead of the growing season.
- Watch the weather before applying: it is better for the lawn and the lake if the chemical has a chance to soak directly into the ground. A rain storm right after application will send the chemical on the fast track to the lake.
- Even if organic, a little goes a long way: they should look for a chemical that is phosphorus free and low in nitrogen while at the store so as to minimize the exposure risk. Lawns that are existing (vs. new ones) should only have a 1/3 to 1/2 the amount listed on the package applied to them.

2)What is Milfoil? http://www.mainelakes.org/milfoil.htm

Watermilfoils are rooted, submerged aquatic weeds found naturally in lakes and streams. Five varieties of watermilfoils are native to Maine and are part of the natural lake ecosystem. Two non-native watermilfoils threaten the quality of Maine fresh waters; Variable leaf milfoil (myriophyllum heterophyllum) is already present in 27 Maine lakes and streams. Eurasian watermilfoil (myriophyllum spicatum), the more aggressive colonizer of the two, has been found in one Maine water body. To see which lakes have been infected, click on underlined link above.

3 ) Who needs a fishing license?

A person is required to obtain a valid fishing license prior to fishing in inland waters or transporting fish taken from inland waters. A person is required to keep his/her fishing license with him/her at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide or landowner upon request.

Possession of fishing tackle in the fields or forest or on the waters or ice of this State without a fishing license is prima facie evidence of fishing in violation of the law.

When obtaining a resident license, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit proof of residency.

Maine residents under 16 years or age and nonresidents under 12 years of age may fish without a license.

Maine residents (and immediate family members who live with that person ) may fish without a license from their own land if that person owns more than 10 acres of land, lives on that particular piece of land, and the land is used exclusively for agricultural purposes. http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/fishing.htm#resident