Manchaug Pond Foundation Spring Cleanup 2022

Hello Spring: An April Update!

Posted April 13, 2022 Hello everyone!  Manchaug Pond’s waterlevel is up, the spring peepers are singing in the coves and wetlands, and the boats are already making waves! We’re ready for the warm summer season! Through the winter months, the Manchaug Pond Foundation Board of Directors has met regularly with our organization advocating and taking action in a number of local, regional, and state arenas to raise awareness, and secure support and fiscal resources to benefit the health of Manchaug Pond and it watershed.  As headwaters/ a major contributor to the Mumford River, as a recreation and tourism destination, and as a valuable water resource of the Commonwealth, Manchaug Pond is significant. In serving, I’ll be providing regular updates as to our efforts and accomplishments together and opportunities for you to make a difference! _______ Tonight, April 13th at 6PM, the Town of Sutton will hold an information-seeking meeting to discuss the river’s flow through the village of Manchaug: the dams, the ponds, and the flows which impact the village community.  The goal is to pursue a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant to identify existing issues and then create a plan and prioritize solutions and improvements which could include dam …

On the lookout for cyanobacteria

Posted January 20, 2022 Join us this evening at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual water quality event presented by the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative.  Manchaug Pond Foundation joined the collaborative last year for the 2021 monitoring season. Our volunteers took monthly samples with the goal of learning more about Manchaug Pond and about the algae found naturally in the lake. Tonight program data on Worcester and participating area lakes will be highlighted.  Manchaug Pond’s results were superb! What contributes to algae blooms and cyanobacteria occurrences in lakes and ponds?  Negative impacts to our water quality occur when nutrients and sediment flow into our water resources either directly or through watershed streams and runoff. Nutrient-rich lawn and landscape fertilizer,  pet and other animal waste, and malfunctioning septic systems can all be major threats to our blue spaces.  Excessive nutrients promote aquatic plant growth and increase algae which can cause widespread algae blooms. Special thanks to our volunteers and to the City of Worcester Parks & Recreation Department Blue Spaces team for this effort.  Watch for more information on our efforts to protect Manchaug Pond’s water!

The Dam Race Logo 2021

Register for The DAM Race 5K Run, 3K Walk!

Posted September 30, 2021 Get your sneakers and come out to the Manchaug Pond shoreline for annual The DAM Race 5K Run & 3K Health Walk – run, walk or cheer’em on! Register and/or sponsor and do it today to guarantee your race day t-shirt! 9:30 am start for runners and walkers with registration as early as 8:30. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit public charity. THE DAM RACE is a 5K (3.1 mile) course for runners that takes participants for a scenic trek along Manchaug Pond. Walkers will enjoy a healthy 3K (1.9 mile) route. The start and finish line offers parking for contestants and spectators. There will be a turn-around location mid-race. Volunteers will control traffic, ensure safety and cheer you on! Prizes and refreshments post-race! Visit our race page for details. Sign up to run or walk, purchase a race day t-shirt, and sponsor the event all supporting a great cause – Manchaug Pond!

Manchaug Pond Foundation

Members’ Annual Meeting: Sat., August 21st

Posted August 18, 2021 Calling all members…  it is time for the ANNUAL MEETING of the Manchaug Pond Foundation! Saturday morning, August 21st, at the Dining Hall of the YMCA Camp Blanchard, Manchaug Road in Sutton, we will hold our annual business meeting over coffee and pastries.   Pay your dues online today or at the door to attend!  Refreshments will be offered for 9:30 AM with the business meeting starting at 10:00 AM. Agenda to include: Approval of the minutes of August 29, 2020 Introduction of new officers recently elected by the Board of Directors Budget report: 2020 Budget vs Actual Committee/program reports Old and new business from the membership. Presentation and approval of budget for 2022 fiscal year Plan to check out the educational/informational material on our new s. 319 Non-point Pollution Grant, water quality testing/monitoring, and safe boating. Purchase or order your MPF Gear: exclusive MPF Lake Art, logowear fleece, hooded sweatshirts, baseball hats, lake photos, and more will be on sale as well as flares for the Labor Day weekend Lighting of the Shoreline. All are welcome to join the Manchaug Pond Foundation to be part of the continued effort of advocacy, education and action in …

Stormwater rain barrel

Washouts, puddles, erosion, flooding… Go with a rain barrel!

Here’s an opportunity to purchase a rain barrel at discount prices through a community program of The Great American Rain Barrel Company. Rain barrels at downspouts – a real solution for heavy rain, washouts, flooding, and for water conservation […]

Manchaug Pond Foundation Fundraiser

CANCELLED! On-Lake POKER RUN

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Save the date for this one – an on-lake Poker Run! No boat? No problem as we can play your hand for you so you can play from home! The Manchaug Pond Foundation offers an afternoon of fun on the lake with a Poker Run July 25th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to benefit […]