For many, summer is the season when the lure of Moose Pond is strongest. Swimming in its clean, refreshing waters or fishing in the still of the early morning delights us. The Moose Pond Association strives to be sure those experiences will be enjoyed in years to come. In this second annual newsletter, you can read
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Subtle improvements in pathways and plantings can have a big impact on reducing erosion. Funding is available to help homeowners with this sort of work.
Data from the HOBO® Sensors
Just as a taking a person’s temperature helps assess human health, checking water temperature reveals a lot about a lake’s overall health. To get a better idea of temperature patterns in Moose Pond, LEA began monitoring the temperature using in-water data loggers in 2013. The loggers, also known as HOBO® sensors, are small, digital temperature sensors
Boat Washes
Boat wash stations, are available just south of the Denmark launch and at the West Bridgton Fire Station, near the Route 302 launch. Spraying any plant fragments off of your boat, motor and trailer will help stop the spread of invasive plants.
Moose Pond leads in boat inspection hours
Moose Pond’s Courtesy Boat Inspection Program is running full steam ahead. Recognizing that prevention is the key to keeping invasive plants out of the lake, the association has wholeheartedly supported the program. In fact, the number of boat inspection hours here is among the highest in the region. Wearing bright yellow shirts proclaiming “Courtesy Inspector,” employees
Loons on Moose Pond: the other summer visitors
by SUSAN FARNSWORTH Each year, when we arrive in Maine for the first time of the season, I am always excited to see the loons that share our beautiful pond. They arrive before we do, as soon as the ice is out, dressed in their black and white mating plumage. The loons have a lot to