The heavy snow was more than this old barn could bear. If you keep on driving you see high snow banks and narrow roads. Here’s the entrance to the state boat ramp.
Keep on Trucking!
With stormy weather in the forecast, here on Manchaug Pond we’ll just “keep on keeping on.” Taken from Manchaug Road this evening.
More Stylin Shoes from Manchaug Pond!
More fashion footwear on Manchaug Pond. This time from the north end of the lake. …seems the neon ice grippers did not help this fellow.
Sacred Sunday: fog and thaw
Another beautiful photo sent in from Holbrook’s Campground taken earlier this month.
Public Access – Snowed In!
Here she is all washed, covered up tight, and snug under a blanket of white, waiting for spring. This photo was sent in today from a friend of MPA who enjoys Manchaug Pond through the State Public Access Boat Ramp. The Sutton Highway Dept. has since sent in the heavy equipment to clear the ramp for all to enjoy winter access. Thank you to our guest photographer!
SNOW! Before and after the storm at Holdbrook’s Campground
Campers! The Old Holbrook’s Place sent in these two before and after shots of our latest snowstorm. Note the level of the snow around the picnic tables. We definitely received a good foot plus of the white stuff! Thanks to all our photographers in the field for giving us these glimpses of the beauty of each corner of the lake.
New Year’s fog just a distant memory
As another snowstorm envelops us here on Manchaug Pond, it is facinating to look at these photos taken less than a month ago on New Year’s weekend by a long time MPA member and lake resident! Thank you for sending these in! Keep them coming.
Saturday’s COLAP Conference
Saturday, representatives from Manchaug Pond’s association and foundation once again attended the 24th Annual Lake and Pond Management Conference held at Worcester State College joining other enthusiastic lake volunteers to learn and share with a network of biologists, lawyers, environmentalists, legislators, and lake residents and advocates. The day began with the business meeting with election of officers of the umbrella organization for central Massachusetts lake associations: the Massachusetts Congress of Lake and Pond Associations, Inc (COLAP) Conference topics and issues this year included nutrient loading and the deadly cyanobacteria, aquatic weed identification, and dam structure to restoration techniques to grants. Every year, volunteers across the state from the lake associations come together to network, learn and advocate. In turn these volunteers bring the info back home to their local organizations. As the sun begins to set today at Manchaug Pond. Photo taken from scenic Manchaug Road, Sutton Here’s a look at the agenda and the workshops MPA representatives attended: B. LAKE LAW–Forming Nonprofit Lake Associations (Chapter 501(c)(3) Incorporation), Forming Watershed Districts, and Great Pond Issues (Chapter 90),– Robert Levite, Attorney, UMass Extension Service, Mass Watershed Coalition President C Introduction to AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES for VOLUNTEER LAKE/POND GROUPS— Jim Straub, …
More Favorite Shoes on Manchaug Pond
More stylin shoes from Manchaug Pond. These sent in from Area 2 on the north end of the lake.
Conference time again – 24th Annual Lake and Pond Management Workshop
Please join at least 4 members of the Manchaug Pond Board of Directors who will be attending this year’s MACOLAP’s (Massachusetts Congress of Lakes and Ponds)24th ANNUAL LAKE and POND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Student Center, Worcester State University Saturday, January 29, 20118:00 AM to 3:00 PM(Snow Date: Sunday, January 30)[Call 508-429-5085 for message] 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast (Included) 8:30—10:15 Plenary Session Policies, Regulations & Legislation Affecting Massachusetts Lakes & Ponds Senator Stephen Brewer (invited) NALMS Update & Mass Lakes and Ponds Update Business Meeting/Election of Officers Stormwater, Dams & Lake/Pond Partners Ken Wagner, Water Resource Services LLC: The Big Picture in Watershed Management—How nutrient loading changes with development; realistic expectations for watershed management and options for bridging the gap 10:15—10:30 Break and Exhibit Time 10:30-11:30 CONCURRENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS A,B,C,D,E (Choose 1 of A,B,C,D or Choose E) Sessions are repeated in the next hour, Except E is a 2-hr session A. For new people LAKE & POND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES— Emphasis on Integrated Lake Management— Rob Wheaton, Field Biologist, Lycott Environmental, Inc., and Michael Lennon, Aquatic Biologist, ACT, Inc. B. LAKE LAW–Forming Nonprofit Lake Associations (Chapter 501(c)(3) Incorporation), Forming Watershed Districts, and Great Pond Issues (Chapter 90),– Robert Levite, Attorney, …
