I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. – Abraham Lincoln
“As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.” – George Washington
Update: June 28, 2017
Little Sebago Dam Keeper will be opening the Little Sebago Lake’s Dam tonight due to the recent heavy rains. Collins Pond’s Dam Keeper will be making adjustments as well.
June 3, 2017
Little Sebago Lake started releasing more water on Friday June 2nd so we are currently adjusting our dam to try and maintain a constant water level. We opened up some on Friday and opened an additional amount on Saturday morning. Their dam-keeper coordinates with us whenever they open or close their dam.
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The Hunt for Aquatic Invaders – Maine Outdoor Film Festival ‘2015 Conservation Award’ winner!
Little Sebago Lake target date to close their dam is on April 16 to bring their lake level up from the lower winter level to the mandated summer level. The CPIA Damkeeper will be closing our dam on that date and will make adjustments as needed after that time.
For more information please go to the Our Dam & Water Level Page under Our Pond menu.
I heard that the Ring Neck Ducks are back on the pond. I haven’t seen them myself yet. I keep looking out with my binoculars but no sighting yet. About this time of year, I think, its the Hooded Merganser that stop in for visit as well. Anyone seen them yet? There is no doubt the Canadian Geese are back in town! Oh boy…they are not helping with my insomnia!
http://www.audubon.org/bird-guide
I also want to thank the folks who have already donated to the “Get Rid Of Milfoil campaign! What amazing generous neighbors we have on the pond! $1,000. donated so far! We are off to an amazing start!
The Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) states “Fighting Milfoil costs money and considerable time. Once an infestation takes hold, there are many options for removal but none of them are easy. In other states, there are cases where lakes are closed to the public because the plants have grown so thick that recreation is difficult or impossible.” So how are we doing…… Continue reading Pond News
Watch this video to learn how to build your own benthic barrier.
