Kezar Lake Watershed Association http://klwa.us Working to Protect the Waters of Our Watershed Sat, 05 May 2012 14:52:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Important IAP Workshop to be Held in Lovell! http://klwa.us/2012/05/05/important-iap-workshop-to-be-held-in-lovell/ http://klwa.us/2012/05/05/important-iap-workshop-to-be-held-in-lovell/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 14:52:08 +0000 admin http://klwa.us/?p=570 Aquatic Plant Identification Workshop Planned for Lovell!!

The Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP), in conjunction with the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC), has scheduled an aquatic plants identification workshop in Lovell on Thursday June 21, from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We will break for supper, so bring a sandwich, or plan to get . . . → Read More: Important IAP Workshop to be Held in Lovell!]]> Aquatic Plant Identification Workshop Planned for Lovell!!

The Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP), in conjunction with the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC), has scheduled an aquatic plants identification workshop in Lovell on Thursday June 21, from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We will break for supper, so bring a sandwich, or plan to get something from Rosie’s. It will be held in the Stephen & Tabitha King Meeting Room on the lower level of the Charlotte Hobbs Library. It is one of only nine to be held in Maine this summer, and the only one in Oxford County. Others are scheduled as follows. Contact the VLMP (www.mainevlmp.org) for more information on these:

  • Tue. June 5, Time TBD, Somerset County, Carrabec High School in North Anson
  • Thu. June 7, Time TBD, Knox County, MicMac Campground in Union
  • Tue. June 19, 2-8PM, Lincoln County, DLWA Headquarters in Jefferson
  • Tue. July 3, 3-9PM, York County, Town Hall in Waterboro
  • Fri. July 13, Time TBD, Aroostook County, Location TBD in Island Falls
  • Fri. August 3, 1-7PM, Hancock County, City Hall in Ellsworth
  • Fri. August 10, Time TBD, Piscataquis County, Beaver Cove Marina in Beaver Cove
  • Sat. August 25, Time TBD, Cumberland County, Grange Hall in New Gloucester

These are intensive hand-on workshops intended to familiarize participants with both native and non-native (invasive) plants. The workshop is presented in four parts:

  • Overview of invasive species issues in Maine and beyond
  • Plant identification fundamentals
  • Plant identification hands-on exercise with live plants
  • Conducting a screening survey, tools and techniques

It is a wonderful opportunity to gain the skills necessary to protect the waters of our watershed, and there is NO COST to attend! Every participant will be given a copy of “Maine Field Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plants“. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Please contact the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program at vlmp@mainevlmp.org or (207) 783-7733 to register. For on-line registration and workshop schedule updates please visit www.mainevolunteerlakemonitors.org/workshops. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Kezar Lake 2010 Watershed Survey Report_May 2011

The long-awaited Kezar Lake Watershed Survey Report is posted here. Be forewarned: this is very large file (14 MB).

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Kezar Lake 2010 Watershed Survey Report_May 2011

The long-awaited Kezar Lake Watershed Survey Report is posted here. Be forewarned: this is very large file (14 MB).

]]> http://klwa.us/2012/03/20/556/feed/ 0 Fall 2011 Newsletter In the Mail! http://klwa.us/2011/12/02/fall-2011-newsletter-in-the-mail/ http://klwa.us/2011/12/02/fall-2011-newsletter-in-the-mail/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:59:50 +0000 admin http://klwa.us/?p=522 Keep your eyes open for the Fall Newsletter: news on the new Fisheries committee, the recently-completed boat wash station at the Narrows boat launch, water quality report of Kezar Lake and the ponds in the watershed, and MORE!!

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Outing!

Saturday, July 9

2:00 PM

Kezar Lake’s North End Landing

Help us scour the north end of Kezar Lake for Invasive Aquatic Plants!

Come by land or by sea with your canoes, . . . → Read More: Eyes on the Water Outing #1]]> Eyes on the Water

Outing!

Saturday, July 9

2:00 PM

Kezar Lake’s North End Landing

Help us scour the north end of Kezar Lake for Invasive Aquatic Plants!

Come by land or by sea with your canoes, kayaks, boats, cameras & curiosity.  Shoreline-waders welcome too!

no botanical experience necessary; just your eyes and your interest….

 

Afterwards (~4:15), interested folks will gather at the Center Lovell Market to upload our findings onto the Vital Signs website; bring your laptops!

Canceled if pouring…

Questions? Contact Lucy LaCasse: 928-3637, wnder@aol.com

 

Thank you for keeping your Eyes on the Water!!

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]]> http://klwa.us/2011/06/24/cbi-save/feed/ 0 Don’t Miss the Annual Meeting! http://klwa.us/2011/06/11/dont-miss-the-annual-meeting/ http://klwa.us/2011/06/11/dont-miss-the-annual-meeting/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:46:18 +0000 admin http://klwa.us/?p=459 The Annual Meeting of the KLWA, originally scheduled for Saturday July 9  at the Lovell United Church of Christ, will be held instead at the VFW Hall (bottom of Smart’s Hill Rd at Rt. 93). The date remains the same, July 9. The social gathering will start at 8:45 am, and the business meeting at . . . → Read More: Don’t Miss the Annual Meeting!]]> The Annual Meeting of the KLWA, originally scheduled for Saturday July 9  at the Lovell United Church of Christ, will be held instead at the VFW Hall (bottom of Smart’s Hill Rd at Rt. 93). The date remains the same, July 9. The social gathering will start at 8:45 am, and the business meeting at 9:30. Maggie Shannon, Executive Director of Congress of Lake Associations (COLA) will be the annual speaker.  The new initiative “Eyes on the Water” will be introduced, as well. Do plan to come and meet and greet your friends!

The reason for the change of meeting place is because the church is undergoing significant emergency renovation. The  underpinnings of the church and the floor of the vestry must being replaced because of rot and associated mold. The LUCC would appreciate any help you can give, as it is a MAJOR project!

]]> http://klwa.us/2011/06/11/dont-miss-the-annual-meeting/feed/ 0 Vital Signs Link! http://klwa.us/2011/05/16/vital-signs-link/ http://klwa.us/2011/05/16/vital-signs-link/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 14:01:02 +0000 admin http://klwa.us/?p=453 Vital Signs, a division within the Gulf of Maine Marine Research Institute Program and a ‘vital’ component of our Eyes on the Water initiative, has a new link from their program to ours!   Check it out HERE. It not only is an invitation for people to get involved in looking for unwanted invasive aquatic plants, . . . → Read More: Vital Signs Link!]]> Vital Signs, a division within the Gulf of Maine Marine Research Institute Program and a ‘vital’ component of our Eyes on the Water initiative, has a new link from their program to ours!   Check it out HERE. It not only is an invitation for people to get involved in looking for unwanted invasive aquatic plants, but explains, stepwise, the process of collecting and reporting. Our program dates are cross-listed in this Vital Signs link.

Eyes on the Water is a collaborative program of the KLWA and the Town of Lovell’s Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC). To learn more about it, visit this site within the Town of Lovell website.

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Eyes on the Water Educational Materials:

Eyes on the Water Invasive . . . → Read More: New Educational Initiative Announced!]]> KLWA and the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC) are proud to announce their collaborative new educational outreach initiative, Eyes On The Water. This program is designed to increase the engagement of residents and visitors in keeping invasive aquatic plants out of the watershed.

Eyes on the Water Educational Materials:

  • Eyes on the Water Invasive Aquatic Plant Species ID Booklets for both native and invasive plants have been printed and are available at the Charlotte Hobbs Library, the Lewis Dana Hill Library, the Lovell Town Office, Harvest Gold Gallery, the Kezar Lake Marina, and the Greater Lovell Land Trust office. These laminated booklets FREE; however donations to defray the cost of printing would be appreciated. There is a Donation Can at the Lovell Town Office that needs filling! Our intention is to ‘flood the watershed’ with these species ID booklets.
  • How To Make a Bucket Scope: These are very helpful in looking down into the lake, stream or pond, and make a great tool to introduce children to the wonders beneath the water surface. Thanks to the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP).
  • VitalSigns: We will add our collected data to the large database of VitalSigns of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland. VitalSigns is collecting information as to the whereabouts of invasive (and non-invasive) plants in Maine. They have a terrific program designed for classrooms all over Maine, teaching ‘citizen scientists’ how to be alert to Nature.

Eyes On The Water Activities for 2011:

The goal of Eyes On The Water is to increase the number of people looking for invasive aquatic plants within the watershed.  Early detection is critical because some of these plants can double or triple their area of infestation each year. With Eyes On The Water, we hope to “grow the lookers”.

  • Monday, June 20. 7:00 PM at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library— Members of KLWA and LIPPC will describe ongoing efforts to keep invasive aquatic plants from the ponds and lakes of the watershed. Come hear what’s happening and how you can help! ·
  • Saturday, July 9. 9:30 AM. KLWA Annual Membership Meeting at the Lovell United Church of Christ. Social time with coffee & donuts will begin at 8:45.
  • Saturday, July 9. 2:00 PM — Eyes On The Water Outing #1!  Meet at Kezar’s North End boat ramp, arriving by land or by sea.  Bring your cameras and your curiosity, as well as life jackets, and we will scatter to scour the north end for invasive aquatic plants.  Afterwards, we will gather at the Center Lovell Market to upload data on the Vital Signs website.
  • Saturday, July 16 — Old Home Days.  Visit our booth at Old Home Days! ·
  • Saturday, August 6. 10:00 a.m.– Eyes On The Water Outing #2!  This time we’ll meet at the Narrow’s Lovell Town Landing to search those waters for invasives. Details are the same as those of the July 9 Outing.

Thank you for keeping your eyes on the water!

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Eyes on the Water was developed by the Education Committees of the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC) and the Kezar Lake Watershed Association (KLWA) in 2011 to address Invasive Aquatic Plants. Eyes on the Water can be easily adapted to involve people in other issues relevant to the health the watershed.

If you would like to introduce Eyes on the Water as your lake or watershed association’s educational outreach program, please contact us. To use Eyes on the Water, we ask that you credit LIPPC and KLWA for its origination and that you please keep us informed of your outreach endeavors. For more information, visit www.eyesonthewater.us.

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The search team and interview team are pleased to announce that the Lovell Invasive Plant Protection Committee has hired Mr. Martin Prox to fill the position of Courtesy Boat Inspection Program Coordinator. LIPPC is launching an all-out effort to find volunteers to help Marty, with the goal of inspecting every boat entering Kezar Lake to prevent tag-along plants which might be an invasive aquatic species. Please volunteer when asked!!

Marty is a resident of Denmark Maine and is a retiree of United Airlines with almost 30 years of dedicated experience.

Marty is an avid outdoorsman, especially fishing and pleasure boating and is keenly aware of the dangers presented by invasive and non-native species of plants and animals.

The team is very happy to have Marty join our LIPPC team.

Lucy LaCasse
Ed Poliquin
Tom Hughes
Gene Spender

]]> http://klwa.us/2011/03/14/435/feed/ 0 12th Annual Milfoil Summit Postponed–SNOW! http://klwa.us/2011/02/24/12th-annual-milfoil-summit-postponed-snow/ http://klwa.us/2011/02/24/12th-annual-milfoil-summit-postponed-snow/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:22 +0000 admin http://klwa.us/?p=416 Because of the threat of an imminent snowstorm (dare I use the ‘S’ word again?), the 12th Annual Milfoil summit which was scheduled for February 25 has been postponed. Registration had been closed for the original site (Lewiston-Auburn campus of the University of Southern Maine) because of high registration numbers, but was re-opened when the . . . → Read More: 12th Annual Milfoil Summit Postponed–SNOW!]]> Because of the threat of an imminent snowstorm (dare I use the ‘S’ word again?), the 12th Annual Milfoil summit which was scheduled for February 25 has been postponed. Registration had been closed for the original site (Lewiston-Auburn campus of the University of Southern Maine) because of high registration numbers, but was re-opened when the facilitators were able to use a large auditorium on the Bates College campus. The Summit is rescheduled for April 1; re-registration will be necessary at <www.lea.org>.

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