Complimentary Organizations
The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds (FOVLAP) is a membership organization of Vermont lake associations. The LFA is a member of FOVLAP. It is one of the oldest nonprofit stakeholders to promote Vermont water quality. From its inception in 1972 and evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, FOVLAP remains dedicated to fostering environmental quality standards and preserving Vermont lakes, ponds, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems.
The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds (FOVLAP) is a membership organization of Vermont lake associations. The LFA is a member of FOVLAP. It is one of the oldest nonprofit stakeholders to promote Vermont water quality. From its inception in 1972 and evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, FOVLAP remains dedicated to fostering environmental quality standards and preserving Vermont lakes, ponds, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems.
The Lake Morey Protective Association
The Lake Morey Protective Association (LMPA) has been at the forefront of Lake Morey conservancy for over a century. The LMPA was founded in 1907, making it the oldest lake association in the state of Vermont. The first meeting was held August 2, 1907, in the Casino at the south end of the lake. Earlier references to “communication by telegraph” reflect the longevity of the organization. Members incorporated in 1934 with the stated purpose of “…preserving the natural environment of Lake Morey in the town of Fairlee Vermont and its immediate surroundings, and safeguarding the health and promotion of the interests of cottage and property owners.”
The Lake Morey Protective Association (LMPA) has been at the forefront of Lake Morey conservancy for over a century. The LMPA was founded in 1907, making it the oldest lake association in the state of Vermont. The first meeting was held August 2, 1907, in the Casino at the south end of the lake. Earlier references to “communication by telegraph” reflect the longevity of the organization. Members incorporated in 1934 with the stated purpose of “…preserving the natural environment of Lake Morey in the town of Fairlee Vermont and its immediate surroundings, and safeguarding the health and promotion of the interests of cottage and property owners.”
The Lake Morey Foundation
The Lake Morey Foundation (LMF) was created in 1984 as an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The intent was to give individuals, businesses and community organizations a vehicle by which to make tax-deductible donations to further the Foundation’s mission: to help protect, preserve, conserve and enhance Lake Morey in Fairlee, VT, and its watershed and viewshed as an environmental, recreational and economic resource.
The Foundation encourages and expands upon the efforts of the LMPA and other local and state organizations to enrich the ecosystem of Lake Morey and to facilitate an interactive community revolving around Lake Morey’s water quality, along with its natural and man-made surroundings. To achieve its mission, the Lake Morey Foundation provides grant funding for projects, programs and activities that focus on the lake in one or more of the following ways:
The Lake Morey Foundation (LMF) was created in 1984 as an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The intent was to give individuals, businesses and community organizations a vehicle by which to make tax-deductible donations to further the Foundation’s mission: to help protect, preserve, conserve and enhance Lake Morey in Fairlee, VT, and its watershed and viewshed as an environmental, recreational and economic resource.
The Foundation encourages and expands upon the efforts of the LMPA and other local and state organizations to enrich the ecosystem of Lake Morey and to facilitate an interactive community revolving around Lake Morey’s water quality, along with its natural and man-made surroundings. To achieve its mission, the Lake Morey Foundation provides grant funding for projects, programs and activities that focus on the lake in one or more of the following ways:
- Protect water quality
- Preserve surrounding environment & conserve natural resources
- Enhance community initiatives
Lake Morey Commission
Officially named the Lake Morey Advisory Commission, this body of individuals from the lake community is appointed by the Fairlee Selectboard to provide an interface with the Board on significant lake matters. It was established in the late 1970’s to address the phosphorous loading of the lake that culminated in the alum treatment in 1986 and has been active since 1991 in pursuing effective control methodologies for the lake’s milfoil infestation.
Officially named the Lake Morey Advisory Commission, this body of individuals from the lake community is appointed by the Fairlee Selectboard to provide an interface with the Board on significant lake matters. It was established in the late 1970’s to address the phosphorous loading of the lake that culminated in the alum treatment in 1986 and has been active since 1991 in pursuing effective control methodologies for the lake’s milfoil infestation.