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Plan and participate in fun events, educational efforts, clean-ups and water quality tasks around the lake.
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Events for You
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Winter Lake Draw-down Begins
October 9, 2018 - April 1, 2019 -
The DAM Race 5K Run, 3K Health Walk
October 20 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm -
Cleanup of Ramp, Roadsides, and Shoreline
October 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Manchaug Pond viewed from the northwest at 1000 feet. In the foreground, the forest and ponds,as well as the house, fields, and barns of the conservation property are visible. Photo by pilot and member Russell Spain.
Causes for Action
Dam & Waterlevel
Local ownership and control; maintenance and safety; waterlevels for connectivty to streams, healthy fisheries and wetland habitats, recreation, safety and flood control; winter drawdown and summer storage capacity. Take a closer look...
Clean Water
Sampling, testing, and monitoring; watershed surveys and cleanups, two 319 stormwater grants with site contruction and educational outreach to residents, campers, youth, and agriculture, horsekeepers and property owners. Learn more...
Safety
Channel makers and safety buoys; annual Vessel Safety Check event; education and outreach to public boat ramp users; advocating safety and enforcement patrols by town, state, and Environmental Police. Wear it and check the rules ...
NO Invasive Species!
Training in identification; annual survey using GPS, point grid, and rake-toss method; snorkeling for problematic areas; periodic surveying by outside professionals; coordinating with water quality for long term results; public outreach. Be a Watcher...
Lake & Watershed Conservation
Saved and enhance 100 acres of significant watershed property with priority habitat for endangered species; hold lake’s flow rights; identifying important available parcels advocating for preservation.
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3 months ago Ducklings standing on the big rock at the north end of #ManchaugPond this evening.
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4 months ago Walking is just so much fun! So isn’t playing in the lake with Dada, but not so much the part where she eventually got totally soaked and decided it was cold. But she is a water baby!! #RaisingRosalyn #manchaugpond #waterbaby
4 months ago Sneak preview of Rosie’s day at the lake!! #RaisingRosalyn #manchaugpond #waterbaby
4 months ago Heron on #manchaugpond
4 months ago Flowering in the #manchaugpond watershed, pink lady slipper.
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