Is a non-profit organization. Our goals are to maintain and operate the outlet (The Dam) as required by state law. To test and monitor the pond water quality. Promote public safety and safeguard the pond’s wildlife and environment.
West Pond 2010 Capt. Dennis Spinney was sent this old postcard (marked 46) of West Pond from Jacob Beach. Click' to enlarge
Did you order your puzzle yet?
Our latest fund raiser has everyone buzzing! How about a unique "West Pond Puzzle" to work on during a rainy day? Or a beautiful "West Pond Trivet" to set that homemade apple pie on? Please read more...
The Dash Boat is up and running! We need volunteers to help combat our Invasive Curly Leaf Pond Weed! Contact Dennis Spinney if you are interested in volunteering. read more... see more photos
The "Families at West Pond Cookbook" 2009/2010: Still collecting recipes for our cookbook!! We have a wonderful volunteer to input the recipes gathered thus far, into our cookbook software. So -PLEASE email recipies for our cookbook A.S.A.P. read more...
West Pond Receives DEP Grant Karen Hahnel of DEP informed us that the West Pond Association has been awarded a $3000 plant control grant for 2008. Overall, a total of $68,580 was requested for plant control and $60,005 was awarded to 14 associations. read more...
Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants Read the MCIAP Case Study for West Pond by Joe Howes and Dennis Spinney. read more...
Our Dam is (2007) Repaired! After many years of fund raising and a few setbacks because of bad weather, our dam project is finally completed! read more... see more photos
Aerial View of West Pond click photo for larger view
Invasive Aquatic Species Found at West Pond in Maine: Don Cameron and his crew of field biologists from Maine Natural Areas Program (Maine Department of Conservation) reported on July 17, 2003 their discovery of about a dozen stems of curly-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) floating scattered along the southwest shore of West Pond in Parsonsfield. The crew found no rooted plants, however, after making an extensive search of the pond. read more...
Just a reminder of the Invasive plant crisis that threatens ponds and lakes in the Northeast and throughout the country.
West Pond Association meeting and events, dam information, guidelines, and The West Pond Trader.
Facts about West Pond. Information on invasive aquatic plants, Maine facts, and our photo gallery.
Information about loons and how we can protect them. Updates about our mating pair and other wildlife sightings.
Safety guidelines regarding fishing & boating. Links to Maine’s regulations and license information.
Links to sites relating to pond health, recreation and safety, wildlife information, and Maine tourism.
Send e-mail with questions or concerns regarding West Pond or other information on this site.
