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Long pond has three types
of value: Aesthetic, Economic, and Ecological. It�s a beautiful lake to
enjoy a hike around, a swim in, or a boat trip over.
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It�s economic value is
shown by the increasing property values of parcels as you approach the lake,
as well as the commercial operations based around it.
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Ecologically, it�s part of
a connected chain of lakes which can share nutrients and species and it�s
outflow contributes to the Kennebec River. Similar problems affect all three
values.
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