howBecome a Member
Your membership is a key to raising awareness - plus it demonstrates the grassroots support for our organization that our funders like to see. You can also help to spread the word about the Friends by telling your friends about us - refer them to our website or office to learn more. Remember - everyone can
become a Friend!

Be a Good Steward
The waters of the Cobbossee Watershed were once pristine, with fish species such as salmon and lake trout thriving. Algae blooms , resulting from uncontrolled development, and the immediate threat of non-native invasive plants are the two major threats our waters face. Legislation and enforcement in themselves are not the answer - rather it will take all of us "to win". Here's how you can help:

Volunteer
Like to help out but not sure where to start? Assistance is needed in the following areas:

  • CBI (Courtesy Boat Inspectors) - Interested in helping to keep foreign plants like Milfoil and Hydrilla out of the Cobbossee Watershed? Receive certification (90 minutes class) and lend yourself for a few hours to inspect boats and educate boat owners at an area boat launch of your choice.
    Become a MIL-FOILER today!

  • Special Events - Assistance is needed for events like the July 4 " Friends on the 4th " 5K Road Race, SLOW THE FLOW PLAY DAYS and other events.

  • Office Support - Have a background in office support (bookkeeping, typing, filing, envelope stuffing)? We can always use your help.

Do you have a special skill or service that can benefit the Friends? Contact us to see how you can help. Our needs lists include the following items:

•  Lap-top Computer
•  Multi-Media Projector
•  Underwater Camera
•  Office Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Filing Cabinets)
•  Vehicles: 4WD or extended cab truck
•  Boat - "Rock barges" are needed for the
SLOW THE FLOW.

Contact Us for More information.

  • Help Sustain Our Mission
    The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Virtually all of our funding comes from individuals, businesses and corporations who voluntarily give of themselves to support our mission.

  • Annual Support
    Your tax deductible contribution to the Friends Annual Fund provides an essential portion of our operating budget and helps to support our programs and projects.

  • Memorial Contributions
    You can honor the lake-lover in your life by giving a gift to sustain the protection and stewardship of the Cobbossee Watershed or one of its individual bodies of water. Your tax deductible contribution in honor or in memory of your loved ones helps us further our mission to protect this wonderful natural resource for future generations.

  • Securities - We now have the ability to accept a gift of stock or mutual funds. Please Contact Us to find out more on how to utilize this quick, easy and tax-efficient way to make a lasting contribution.

  • Planned Giving and Bequests - Many people believe that the most important legacy they can leave to future generations is one of healthy, vital natural resources and a protected Maine environment. By naming the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed in your will, you can be assured that the work of caring for this wonderful natural resource will continue past your lifetime. A bequest in your will is a direct and significant way to make a planned gift to the Friends. The type of bequest depends on the individual's circumstances and can be made in a variety of ways. If you are interested in including the Friends in your estate planning, please have your attorney contact our offices.

  • Make a tax deductible contribution now . There is no better time than the present to support the Friends efforts. Simply download, print and complete our on-line Contribution FORM, and return it to our offices. If you prefer, you may elect for your tax-deductible gift to be allocated to a specific program or a particular area of interest..

 
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