Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District
Back (from left): Robyn Saunders, Pat Marass, Deb Debiegun, Heather True, Chris Brewer, Jami Fitch, Betty McInnes,
Chris Baldwin; Front (from left): Jenna Martyn-Fisher, Kelsey White, Tamara Lee Pinard, Kate McDonald
(not pictured: Jodie Keene, Ryan Messier, Rachel Smith, and Damon Yakovleff)
From the Program Director’s Chair:
District Growth + Valuable Partnerships = Sustainable Success
Those of you who read the District’s newsletters faithfully may recall the Fall 2013 issue
when we “welcomed 3 new staff, making us a team of 10.” Last summer’s midyear issue quietly
introduced me as Program Director “making us a team of 11.” And now in the cover story of
the 2014 Annual Report, here it is once again: more talk about growth! Including new staff
members highlighted on Page 7 and interns the District has grown to a team of 15 watershed
specialists, project managers, scientists, engineers, educators, administrators, GIS
practitioners, outreach coordinators, managers, and more.
We are frequently asked “What does a soil and water conservation district do with all
these people?” It’s surprising how many different answers there are due to the diversity of
our staff and projects, but there is one common response: we effectively support our
partners! In fact, the District is compelled by our enabling legislation to form
partnerships to execute our mission “to promote stewardship of soil and water resources”
within Cumberland County.
In reading this newsletter, this theme of partnership, both old
and new, crops up repeatedly. One of the new unprecedented
partnerships forged in 2014 includes convening a panel of
nationally recognized stormwater experts (Page 6) to provide
input on the Long Creek restoration project.
In this issue:
Development Review
Program
2
Interlocal Stormwater
Working Group
3
Watershed Projects
4-6
CONNECT Program
7
Annual Meeting
8
Around the Office
9
NRCS Update
10
Financial Report
11
The District’s strength and success is not only based in
building these new crucial partnerships, but also in sustaining
valuable existing partnerships (Page 9). Sustaining
partnerships requires:
Robyn Saunders, Program Director
 Resources (human, technical, financial and more);
 Proactive planning (carefully evaluating how partnerships can mutually satisfy
missions); and
 Responsive communication (as a service provider).
The District has always recognized the strengths of project sponsors, stakeholders, and
partners. By leveraging our mutual strengths and resources, the District is able to turn
partnerships into something bigger than anyone could have imagined. So, that’s what
we do with all these people here at the District, which continues to be the key to our longterm sustainability and success.
Mission: Assist and educate the public to promote stewardship of soil and water resources
Development Review Program:
Bridging the stormwater gap
The District’s Development
Review Program is a fee-forservice program that provides
affordable, non-biased review of
development plans and
construction projects. This service
is available to private developers/
landowners and public agencies
alike, including municipal planning
boards and state agencies. Our
Christopher Baldwin, P.E., CPESC,
review focuses on ensuring
District Engineer
approved stormwater designs and
practices are installed, erosion and sedimentation control
measures are implemented during construction, and stormwater
treatment systems (or Best Management Practices [BMPs]) are
maintained after construction.
Sabbathday Lake, New Gloucester
Although development trends have yet to show a true resurgence
within the County following the recession, the District’s
Development Review Program still had a busy year providing “inhouse” plan review, third party field inspection services, and
general technical assistance on stormwater and erosion control
issues for developers, municipalities, and Maine Department of
Environmental Protection Agency (DEP).
In 2014, the District reviewed proposed development plans for
several local projects on behalf of municipalities and DEP,
including:
 Four residential subdivisions; and
 Four commercial or mixed developments.
Contractors participate in a pre-construction safety meeting.
Also in 2014, the District provided third party inspection during
construction for the following projects:
 Four residential subdivisions;
 One school development project;
 One commercial development; and
 One State of Maine office building (DHHS building).
The District’s Development Review Program also provided
technical assistance and education to a number of municipalities,
contractors, and private landowners in 2014. The projects
included the following:
 Developing and conducting erosion and sedimentation
control training seminars;
 Providing technical assistance at four residential properties;
 Providing post-construction BMP inspections for the City of
South Portland and several private landowners;
 Evaluating a potential truck storage/washing facility for
Nestle Waters in New Gloucester; and
 Designing an underdrain for a horse paddock at Riding to
the Top therapeutic riding center in Windham.
If you are interested in utilizing the District’s affordable, nonbiased services in 2015, please contact Christopher Baldwin, P.E.,
CPESC at (207) 892-4700 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
Chris Baldwin (right) oversees construction in Long Creek.
2 - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROGRAM
District accepts award on behalf of Think Blue Maine
On September 30, 2014 District staff had the honor of accepting the
first place award in Water Environment Federation’s (WEF)
StormTV Project on behalf of Think Blue Maine. The award for Think
Blue Maine’s Devil Ducky public service announcement was
presented at the WEF’s 87th conference, held in New Orleans, LA.
WEF’s StormTV Project began in 2012 to collect and share
innovative stormwater videos and to recognize the work of water
professionals. More than 220 videos were submitted by
organizations worldwide. “There were many entries with very good
presentation and content. It was a challenge to score these different
videos,” said Laith Alfaqih, project manager with CH2M HILL and
one of the contest judges.
The District’s Jami Fitch (right) accepts the StormTV Award from
WEF’s Kristina Twigg.
Think Blue Maine’s TV ad was supported by Partnership members,
including the Maine DEP, Maine Board of Pesticides Control, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Casco Bay
Estuary Partnership, and the District. The group worked with Portland local marketing and production firms to develop
the creative concept and produce the TV commercial.
“Our Devil Ducky ad was a collaborative effort by a number of partners to raise awareness of the homeowner’s role in
keeping water clean,” said Jami Fitch, Stormwater Outreach Manager for the District. “We worked hard to ensure the
message was clear, concise, and encouraged action. We are proud of the finished product and delighted that the review
committee enjoyed it as well!”
Regional Cooperation: Interlocal Stormwater Working Group
The District continues to coordinate the Interlocal Stormwater Working Group (ISWG), which formed in
2002 to cooperatively address stormwater management issues throughout the region. ISWG is a
collaborative group of 14 regulated communities in Southern Maine, with CCSWCD staff serving as
coordinator, facilitator, and educator. As educator, the District accomplished the following activities:
Outreach Efforts
Activity
Result
Urban Runoff 5K & Coordinated third annual 5k race and festival on April 25, 558 registered participants
Green Neighbor
2014 in Portland to raise awareness of polluted runoff
700+ festival visitors
Family Fest
pollution and funding for clean water education.
60 volunteers
YardScaping
Updated 5-year plan.
Healthy Lawn Care
Provided information about lawn care products and
practices at local retail stores.
22 stores in 11 ISWG communities, including a pilot
program in the Windham Home Depot store
Provided healthy lawn care workshops through adult
education departments and partner stores.
Conducted nine workshops at multiple locations
Distributed healthy lawn care information to
homeowners within priority neighborhoods.
Information mailed to more than 1,400 households
in the 14 ISWG communities
Stormwater
Awareness
Led the statewide process to update the 5-year plan.
Municipal
Outreach
Developed 5-year plan to educate municipal staff and officials about their permit requirements.
Enhanced
Outreach
Coordinated a statewide media campaign, which
2064 public service announcements aired; web
included showing public service announcements on cable traffic to www.ThinkBlueMaine.org increased 72%
television and placing ads on local and national websites. during months the ads ran
Provided education through the Maine Chapter of the
American Public Works Association’s annual Highway
Congress.
74 public works crew members received
information about proper vehicle washing.
Provide annual pollution prevention training to
municipal staff.
52 municipal staff participated in training
Worked with York County MS4s to develop draft 5-year plan to educate state legislators about the potential
harm coal tar-based pavement sealers pose to water resources.
INTERLOCAL STORMWATER WORKING GROUP - 3
Sebago Lake
Conservation & Restoration Projects
The goal of these projects is to reduce erosion and other nonpoint source pollution through
conservation practices and public awareness that foster long-term stewardship.
Capisic Brook Watershed
Management Plan Implementation1
Long Creek Restoration Project
South Portland, Portland, Scarborough, and Westbrook
 Project started in 2007
 Continued to implement watershed-wide maintenance
Portland and Westbrook
 Project started in May 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– Two meetings with Portland staff to align efforts
with outreach for the Stormwater Service Charge
– One steering committee meeting held
– Residential outreach completed through Portland’s
Greener Neighborhoods Cleaner Streams program
 Project continues through April 2016


Crescent Lake NPS Watershed
Protection Project, Phase II1


Raymond and Casco
 Project started in March 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– Seven technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
– One residential matching grant awarded
 Project continues through March 2016

Sebago Lake Implementation, Phase II1
Standish and Frye Island
 Project started April 2012
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– 40 technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
 Seven project sites addressed
 Project completed in December 2014
1
Crooked River Restoration Project, Phase I
Otisfield and Norway
 Project started in March 2013
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– 18 technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
– One workshop for ATV trail maintenance held
 Nine project sites addressed
 Project continues through December 2015
Little Sebago Lake Protection Project, Phase IV
Gray and Windham
 Project started in March 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– 19 technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
– Two private road workshops held
– Presentation given at the Little Sebago Lake
Association’s annual meeting
 Project continues through March 2016
4 - WATERSHED PROJECTS

program, including:
– Vacuum sweeping removed 229.7 tons of street dust
– Catch basin inspection and clean out program
removed 56.6 tons of catch basin grit
Completed third party inspections of regulated property
and submitted inspection reports to landowners
Installed stormwater treatment systems along Maine
Mall Road and Gorham Road in South Portland
Completed a feasibility study and preliminary
engineered designs for improvements at the Maine Mall
Convened Expert Review Panel (see Page 6)
Developed hydrologic and hydraulic model for portions
of the stream
Continued water quality monitoring
Thompson Lake Watershed
Protection Project, Phase IV1
Casco and Poland
1
 Project started March 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– 13 technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
– Presentations provided at Thompson Lake
Environmental Association’s annual meeting,
Poland Select Board, Casco Select Board
 One project site addressed
 Six project sites addressed by the Thompson Lake Youth
Conservation Corps
 Project continues through March 2016
Trout Brook Restoration Project, Phase I1
South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
 Project started March 2013
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– 16 technical assistance visits completed
– Two steering committee meetings held
– The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) committee
formed and met twice
 Three project sites completed
 YCC formed with funding support from the South
Portland Conservation Commission. Work in 2014
included:
– Planting 96,050 square feet of streamside
vegetation
– Public outreach in Hinckley and Mill Creek Parks
– Public outreach in 3 residential neighborhoods
 Project continues through December 2015
Trout Brook Restoration Project, Phase II1
South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
 Project started in April 2014
 Engineered designs completed for 2 sites and
construction is in progress
 Water quality monitoring in progress, including
samples taken:
– At project site locations to assess conditions prior
to construction
– During storm events
– During baseflow
 Project continues through December 2015
Watershed Planning Projects
The goal of these projects is to develop a locally supported watershed-based management plan that will outline a
strategy to help clean up polluted waters and guide future conservation and restoration projects.
Concord Gully Brook
Watershed Based Plan2
Sebago Lake Watershed Assessment and
Prioritization Project2
Freeport
Casco, Frye Island, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Standish,
Windham, and surrounding region
 Project started in June 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– Two steering committee meetings held
– Two technical committee meetings held
 Two drafts of the Watershed Management Plan
provided to steering committee for review
 Geomorphology study completed
 Chloride-specific conductance correlation curve
developed and refined
 Project continues through April 2015
1
 Project started in April 2014
 Outreach in 2014 included:
– Two steering committee meetings held
– One logistical meeting held with partners
– One scoping meeting held to develop water quality
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


index
Neighborhood and hotspot survey completed
Road survey completed by Portland Water District
Data assessment and analysis/prioritization underway
Project continues through September 2015
Funding for this project was provided, in part, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Section 319 grants are administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with EPA.
2 Funding
for this project was provided, in part, by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. Section 604(b) grants are administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with EPA.
WATERSHED PROJECTS - 5
District staff and local & national experts participate in the Long Creek Expert Review Panel.
Watershed Project Highlight:
Panel of stormwater experts convened to advise on Long Creek Restoration Project
Since 2008, the District has managed the Long Creek Watershed Management District (LCWMD), an organization formed
to implement the Long Creek Watershed Management Plan (WMP). Long Creek, a stream that flows through the Maine
Mall area of South Portland and surrounding municipalities, is impaired and requires restoration in order to meet State
water quality standards. The goal of the LCWMD is to clean up the stream by 2020.
In 2014, the District’s Long Creek Team worked with facilitator Craig
Freshley of Good Group Decisions to convene an Expert Review Panel
(ERP) made up of locally and nationally recognized stormwater
professionals, including academics, regulators, and professional
consultants. The members of the ERP brought together differing
approaches and opinions to collaborate on the complex issues
impacting Long Creek. The ERP was tasked with:
 Assessing the implementation of the WMP to date;
 Evaluating four years’ of water quality data from Long Creek;
 Assessing the value of recommended improvements in the stream
and on the land; and
 Providing recommendations for further work.
“This is very exciting. Long Creek
should be very proud. You are doing
pioneering work. It’s an amazing
process to get a group together so you
can see the complexities. It’s exciting
to be part of that. There’s lots of
uncertainty but this work can only
have a positive impact.”
- Member of the Long Creek Expert Review Panel
Through this process, a consistent undercurrent presented itself: traditional stormwater management measures tend to
focus on generic design standards to protect resources before they become polluted. Because Long Creek is already
impaired, efforts to clean it up must focus on identifying and designing treatment to address the specific causes of water
quality impairment.
In addition to these important findings, the District’s self-proclaimed “stormwater geeks” also gained valuable insight
into forming new partnerships, conducting watershed management plan reviews, and obtaining resources to make
sound decisions and implement best practices. District staff will take these lessons learned and apply them in future
monitoring and restoration efforts, as we move closer to the goal of restoration by 2020.
Plantings installed along Long Creek at the Colonel Westbrook Industrial Park.
6 - WATERSHED PROJECTS
District staff and partners CONNECT during a sunset cruise of Portland Harbor.
Making CONNECTions to youth education
Educating youth and empowering them to be stewards of their soil and water resources has always been a priority for the
District. We have developed and implemented countless youth education programs covering diverse environmental
topics. In 2014 the District’s Education and Outreach Team brought all youth education programs together under one
umbrella, creating the CONNECT Program.
CONNECT seemed like a natural name for the program, since we strive to provide youth opportunities to CONNECT to
their environment and to understand the interCONNECTedness of nature. The development of the CONNECT Program led
to the creation of the District’s first CONNECT Catalog to highlight the lessons we offer to all schools with the County. The
Catalog allows our education partners to better understand the diverse opportunities available to their students.
On August 25, 2014, the District introduced the CONNECT Program and Catalog during a sunset cruise of Portland Harbor
aboard The Odyssey. The cruise allowed us to bring together teachers and sponsors to thank them for their partnership.
The evening was incredibly successful at highlighting the CONNECT program, strengthening partnerships, and providing
an opportunity for all to learn more about each other. Another benefit of the evening: everyone on board got the
opportunity to enjoy the water resources we all work to protect!
CONNECT Program Summary: 2013-2014 academic year
In 2013-2014, Deb Debiegun, District Educator, led the CONNECT
Program with support from Kelsey White, Education and Outreach
Coordinator. The CONNECT Program is funded by the District, Casco
Bay Estuary Partnership, and the Interlocal Stormwater Working
Group.
The District’s CONNECT Program in 2013-2014 included:
 Completing classroom visits in 15 municipalities, and working
with homeschooled students and other community groups.
 Reaching ~1,250 students with at least a one-hour lesson (most
students received multiple lessons).
 Incorporating lessons on the water cycle, watersheds, nonpoint
source pollution, water quality testing, ocean currents, stream life,
hydropower, buffers, soil health, and healthy lawn care.
 Providing lesson plans to teachers on our environmental topics.
Deb Debiegun works with Windham students to measure
dissolved oxygen levels in a stream.
 Completing 6th year of Youth YardScaping at Falmouth Middle
School, and expanding the lessons to all sixth graders in Falmouth.
 Working with Westbrook High School to develop a field trip and service project focused on the Presumpscot River.
CONNECT PROGRAM - 7
Outstanding conservation partners recognized at
the District’s 2014 Annual Meeting
The District’s 10th Annual Meeting was held on October 15,
2014 at the Old Robie School in Gorham. Over 70 people
attended, including representatives from municipal, County and
State government, lake associations and land trusts, District
board and staff, 2014 recognized partners, and the general
public.
Kelsey White (left) recognizes Dickie Collins (center) and Mike Shaw
from Scarborough Public Works as the District’s 2014 Municipal Partner.
The Board of Supervisors’ Chair, Charles Norman of Brunswick,
called the meeting to order and introduced Deputy
Commissioner Dave Lavway from the Maine Department of
Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry who provided a few
words regarding the Department’s priorities. Soon after, the
following individuals and organizations were recognized for
their outstanding contributions to the District’s mission:
Business Partner
Cabela’s
Cabela’s has generously supported the Urban Runoff 5K since 2012.
Educator
Tom Mikulka
Cape Elizabeth
Tom is an educator that believes in getting students outside and involved in
real world science experiments, where they learn about our soil and water
resources.
Media Partner
WCLZ
WCLZ has generously supported the Urban Runoff 5K since 2012.
Municipal Partner
Scarborough Public Works
Department
Scarborough’s Public Works department helped the District to create a training
video about stormwater friendly maintenance of public works facilities, and
they are an instrumental partner in the Red Brook Restoration Project.
Stewards
Dan Diffin, P.E. and
Steve Tibbetts, P.E.
Dan and Steve were instrumental in helping the District coordinate the 2013
Maine Stormwater Conference. They went above and beyond to ensure that the
Green Infrastructure and Design, Installation, and Maintenance tracks educated
the conference attendees.
Stewardship Group
Trout Brook Steering
Committee
Committee members are residents of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, and
they have provided exceptional support for the Trout Brook Restoration
Projects, Phases I and II.
Conservation Farm
Andy LeMaister & Family
Mitchell Ledge Farm
Mitchel Ledge farm is in Freeport. The LeMaister Family was chosen for their
commitment to protecting soil and water resources by installing several
farming practices and best management practices on their farm.
In addition to these honorees, two staff members celebrated work
anniversaries:

Jami Fitch, Education & Outreach Manager, was recognized for 10
years of service to the District. Jami’s excellent work in 2014,
which included publications and awards for outstanding outreach
efforts, were also recognized.

Betty McInnes, District Manager, was recognized for providing 30+
years of Outstanding Service to the District. Betty’s leadership has
helped the Board and Staff grow the District into one of the largest
in New England.
The Board and staff also honored Board Member Jack Flaherty. Jack has
been involved with the District for over 35 years.
Thank you to all who attended and helped make our year successful.
The 2015 Annual Meeting will be held on October 21st. To RSVP, please
contact Betty McInnes ([email protected]).
“For staff and fellow Board
members, Jack is a person you can
go to with any problem or idea. He
will give his heartfelt and honest
thought in how to proceed in a
manner that is best for this District
and for all of those involved.
Because of this skill, Jack is one of
the most significant reasons this
District has been successful and
continues to grow. Staff immensely
appreciate his assistance,
responsiveness, and support.”
- Heather True, Project Manager
8 - ANNUAL MEETING
Partnerships make our work possible
Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This statement is especially true when it
comes to the District’s work. For example, stormwater treatment systems and erosion controls can be expensive. Much of
our work includes installing these devices, with limited resources, to protect and improve our County’s water resources.
Our partnerships are critical to stormwater management projects, which are essential to protecting and improving our
County’s water resources. Below are a few examples of the partnerships forged in 2014.

Failing culverts at a private road crossing in Harpswell were repaired
with a concrete bridge to reconnect coastal wetlands. This project
was made possible by our partnership with the Casco Bay Estuary
Partnership, a grant from the Natural Resource Council of
Maine, and the private road association.

Improvements at an equestrian center included design and
construction of a manure storage facility in partnership with the
Natural Resource Conservation Service, as part of the District’s ongoing efforts in the Trout Brook watershed with both the Town of
Cape Elizabeth and the City of South Portland.

Purchase of a steel skidder bridge by the Department of Agriculture,
Conservation, and Forestry that can be loaned by the District for
a nominal fee to logging contractors and others that may need to
provide protection for stream and wetland crossings.

A record number of improvement projects and planning efforts are
underway with public (municipalities, Portland Water District, etc.)
and private (lake associations, private landowners, etc.) partners to
protect the County’s lakes and streams.

Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District recognized
our District as their 2014 Partner of the Year for collaborating
effectively on watershed improvement projects that cross
jurisdictional boundaries.

Outreach assistance to educate Portland residents on how the City’s
Stormwater Service Charge will improve the City’s infrastructure and
benefit local water resources.
The District’s Tamara Lee Pinard (right) with Dan Bacon, Planner
for the Town of Scarborough.
The District is committed to building and sustaining relationships with our partners to continue the important work of
protecting and improving Cumberland County’s natural resources. We thank our partners for their continued support
and collaboration, and we look forward to another great year in 2015!
Around the Office
Jodie Keene, Outreach Coordinator
Jodie joined the District in November 2014 to assist with outreach to municipal staff and officials
about their Clean Water Act permit requirements. Prior to joining our team, Jodie worked as the
assistant conservation administrator and stormwater coordinator in Burlington, MA. A native New
Englander, she has a Master’s Degree in Conservation Biology from Antioch University.
Rachel Smith, Watershed Specialist
Rachel joined the District in August 2014 and brings 8 years of experience working with
conservation districts in Michigan. Rachel coordinates protection and restoration efforts in urban
stream watersheds. She is also developing our GIS mapping program and our agriculture technical
assistance program.
Damon Yakovleff, Watershed Analyst
Damon joined the District in September 2014 and brings extensive community planning experience
to the team. He is responsible for carrying out tasks recommended by the Long Creek Expert Review
Panel. Damon has his Master’s Degree in Community Planning and Development from USM’s Muskie
School.
CONNECT PROGRAM - 9
Supervisors
Carol Anne Jordan, Chair
John Blake, Vice-Chair
Jack Flaherty, Treasurer
Tom Gordon
Charles Norman
Associate Supervisors
Anthony Amico
John Bliss
Carol Ann Doucette
Susan Mack
Holly Morrison
Chris Olsen
Bill Rust
Ed Suslovic
Dick Wood
Supervisor Emeritus
John Malley
District Staff
Chris Baldwin, P.E.,CPESC
District Engineer
Chris Brewer,
Project Administrator
Deb Debiegun,
District Educator
Jami Fitch,
Education & Outreach
Manager
Jodie Keene,
Outreach Coordinator
Kate McDonald,
Project Scientist
Betty McInnes,
District Manager
Update from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorizes
conservation funding with some
consolidation of USDA conservation
programs. The Wildlife Habitat Incentives
Program is now offered through fish and
wildlife habitat initiatives under the
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP). Conservation easements are now
available with the new Agricultural
Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)
has been reauthorized. Information is
Blueberry mulching
available at www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/
portal/nrcs/main/national or by contacting the USDA NRCS Scarborough field office at
883-0159 ext. 3
NRCS conservation programs will continue to work with farms that need conservation
plans. NRCS will inventory soil, water, air, plant, animal, human, and energy resources to
identify practices that conserve natural resources. We work with beginning and
underserved farmers with an interest in conservation through financial and technical
assistance. We welcome dedicated customers willing to apply conservation practices,
improve agricultural productivity, and conserve vital natural resources.
Current and future conservation trends:
 Agricultural producers will have interest in erosion control practices, high tunnels,
irrigation systems, pollinator habitat, and soil quality practices.
 Funding for aquatic organism and fish passage will continue to increase.
 Climate change will challenge agriculture and conservation delivery, creating needs
for new and adaptive management.
 Energy conservation plans will continue for agricultural facilities, green houses, and
maple sugar shacks.
 EQIP funding for forest management plans and conservation practices will continue.
 Funding to improve and protect New England Cottontail habitat will increase.
 Funding for drinking water source protection needs will increase.
 Watershed based and conservation partnership program delivery opportunities will
increase.
Tamara Lee Pinard,
Stormwater Program
Manager
Robyn Saunders,
Program Director
Rachel Smith,
Watershed Specialist
Heather True,
Project Manager
Kelsey White
Education & Outreach
Coordinator
Damon Yakovleff,
Watershed Analyst
NRCS Staff
David Chiappetta
Wayne Munroe
Kelly Schmiermund
Chipman’s Farm Stand, Gray
10 - NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
Statement of Revenues & Expenses
Year Ended June 30, 2014
Operating Revenues
Grants
$164,361
County and State Funding*
34,573
Development Review Fees
29,260
Seminars and Conferences
71,834
Water Festival
5,150
Project Income
577,540
Other Revenue
21,082
native plant
$903,799
Spotlight
$487,624
Maine
Shrimp
Downy
Serviceberry
Payroll Taxes
39,972
(Amelanchier arborea )
 butterflies
Employee Benefits
88,205
 Large ornamental shrub
Program Expenses
64,467
grows 15’ to 25’ tall.
Project Costs
69,623
 Prefers average soil
Total Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses
Salaries and Wages
Dues and Subscriptions
6,024
Insurance
5,716
Printing and Postage
11,348
Rent
23,678
Meetings
Other Expenses
Maintenance and Repairs
Supplies
Telephone
Travel Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
3,633
39,357
2,766
27,460
9,255
18,475
$897,612
$6,187
moisture and partial to
full sun.
 White flowers bloom in
the spring before leaves
appear - important for
spring pollinators!
 Foliage turns gold to
copper-red in the fall.
 Small, edible berries are
reddish-purple and
appear in the summer.
 Excellent addition to
edible and wildlife
landscapes.
Non-Operating Revenues
Interest and Dividends
$1,298
Total Non-Operating Revenues
$1,298
Change in Net Assets
$7,486
Cash Balance at Beginning of Year $218,038
District intern, Jenna Martyn-Fisher, collects bug
samples in Red Brook in Scarborough.
Cash Balance at End of Year
$225,523
* The
District thanks the Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee, County Commissioners, and the Maine
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry for their continuing support, which has made much of our
work possible.
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Windham, ME 04062
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Support clean water education and celebrate Earth Day by participating in the Urban Runoff,
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