It continues to rain bringing stormwater through the hillsides in torrents to the lake. No ice remains on the lake. The wall of the channel is mostly submerged. The Manchaug Dam looks safe and sound.
Rain and Run-off
Rain continues, wind from the east is rising, and water is running in fast and furious streaming through the woods and along the roadsides.
Spring is in the Air!
If this warm weather continues, you’ll soon be able to use those gifts you found under the tree! Many found today a great day to polish their car, work on the boat and do a little yard work. We’ll be in the water before you know it!
manchaugpond.org
Do you have some time? Try the MPA’s newest effort. Click onto https://www.manchaugpond.org/ This website is still being developed but I am sure you will enjoy the many photos and informative links we have up already. Let us know what you think!
Eagle on the Pond! 11:45 am
Photo just in from Area 3 of a juvenile eagle! The first photo is as it was taken – not cropped. The young photographer reports the bird sat in that tree for the longest time looking straight at her – not bothered at all by her movements.
Migrating Ducks
Again, it is time to get the binoculars out and the bird book as the fancy ducks have arrived.
DAMS & Boston Herald’s Look at Massachusetts Cuts
Bay State dams in deep waterGov. Deval Patrick plans to drain $400G in fundingBy Marie SzaniszloSaturday, February 27, 2010 Thousands of Bay State dams – one of which overflowed yesterday and sent townspeople scurrying from their homes – could soon be left to hold back floodwaters with little oversight as the governor plans to cut $400,000 from the state Office of Dam Safety. Wendy Fox, spokeswoman for the Department of Conservation and Recreation, confirmed the $427,000 budget for the office is being decimated through Gov. Deval Patrick’s midyear cuts. She said the plan is to focus on the worst dams with the $27,000 left in the budget while letting most of the 2,900 other dams go unchecked. She added DCR will dip into capital funds to help. “This agency is still able to address anything involving public safety,” Fox said. “What we lose is the ability to take care of situations that are less critical.” Yet one dam watchdog disagrees. “Dams across the state are living on borrowed time, and many of our communities are at risk,” said Brian Graber, Northeast regional director of river restoration for American Rivers, a not-for-profit that has successfully lobbied for the closing of eight …
Check your shoreline…
You may want to give your shoreline/beach a check as the water has risen considerably putting snowmobiles and the like in a bit of water. Also look to the skies as an adult eagle was reported flying around this afternoon.