A University of º£½ÇÉçÇø on the economic impact of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s lakes and ponds was highlighted by , the , (CBS 13 in Portland), (ABC 8 in Portland) and . Supported by Uº£½ÇÉçÇø’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, the study concluded lakes and ponds in º£½ÇÉçÇø are worth $14.1 billion in economic value — double the value since the last economic study was completed in 1997. Data will be helpful in informing policymakers on how to make financial decisions regarding conservation efforts for lakes and ponds. (CBS 5 in Bangor) shared the report from WMTW.
