Property & Lake Protection Plan

History of the Lower Long Lake Foundation

The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1996 by a group of property owners concerned about the environment directly related to Long Lake. They believed that continued property development was having an adverse effect on the water quality and the natural beauty of the surrounding land. Aquatic life and wildlife were being threatened as more and more land was claimed for seasonal cottages and year-round home sites. Indeed, the peace and tranquility of life associated with the lake would disappear with complete shore land development. Because of these concerns, our Foundation has been soliciting donations of land and money to acquire and protect the land.

The Legacy of a Gift of Land

Land is one of the most tangible legacies an individual can leave. For landowners who choose to leave property by donating it to our Foundation, it is a unique way to express their appreciation for the land while guaranteeing its protection in perpetuity.

There are several benefits to an outright donation of land:

  • It is a simple transaction
  • The Foundation will contract for and pay the costs of appraisal, survey and land transfer.
  • It releases the landowner from the responsibility of managing the land
  • It may provide substantial income tax deductions and estate tax benefits. The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt organization — 501 (c) (3)
  • The land will be permanently protected

 

The property will be managed in perpetuity as a natural area for the purpose of resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education and scientific study. A conservation easement will be established to:

  • Preserve the natural environment
  • Maintain the existing site hydrology to protect shore land wetlands and the ecosystem of Lower Long Lake and Herde Lake.
  • Maintain site topography and preserve the unique geologic features of the glacial landscape
  • Maintain and enhance biodiversity: protect the existing terrestrial and aquatic plant communities
  • Control point and non-point source pollution

Any development or use of the Property which is inconsistent with this intent is prohibited.

 

Property Protection

The property will be managed in perpetuity as a natural area for the purpose of resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education, and scientific study according to the terms of the easement. The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. shall establish and enforce restrictions which control public access and use of the Property to:

  • Preserve the natural environment.
  • Maintain the existing site hydrology to protect shoreland wetlands and the ecosystem of Lower Long Lake and Herde Lake.
  • Maintain site topography and preserve the unique geologic features of the glacial landscape.
  • Maintain and enhance biodiversity: protect the existing terrestrial and aquatic plant communities.
  • Control point and non-point source pollution.

Any development or use of the Property which is inconsistent with this intent is prohibited.

Public Use: limited to foot traffic only for the purpose of enjoyment or study of the existing flora and fauna and only during daylight hours. Public camping, hunting, snowmobiling, or the killing of any wildlife or plant life is prohibited.

Vegetative Management: limited to maintaining existing site vegetation or enhancing native plant communities through passive management techniques and natural succession. Removal of site vegetation will be allowed only to assure public safety and to control pests, disease, and non native or exotic species.

Prohibitions:  Camping, public and private hunting, recreational snowmobiling, and the killing of any wildlife or plant life is prohibited. Controlled trapping and hunting may be authorized by the Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. if necessary to control animal damage to vegetation, or animal disease, or if deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

 

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