west pond association

West Pond Association

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.

DASH Boat: Ready for Spring Harvest
We need volunteers to help combat our Invasive Curly Leaf Pond Weed.
Contact Dennis Spinney to let him know the dates you are available to Voluneer. read more... see more photos

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 Repaired!
After many years of fundraising and a few setbacks because of bad weather, our dam project is finally completed! read more... see more photos

For more information. See the Letter from the President

Environmental Issues:

•	2008: DASH Boat is Ready for Action
•	2007: Our Dam is Repaired!
•	2006 Update: DEP Harvest of Curly Pondweed in West Pond
•	Milfoil Summit Notes
•	What is Gleotrichia?
•	Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants
•	Hemlock Looper

Aerial View of West Pond
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Latest 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 Parsonfield. 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.




		What's New!

	•	Volunteer for Curley Leaf Pond Weed Spring Harvest 2008
		Harvest dates are May 17 - June 1.

	•	May 10 Training Day
		For all those who are partipating in the Spring Havest there will be a training day to get aquainted with the equipment and procedures. For more information, contact: Joe Howes or Dennis Spinney

	•	Annual Meeting
		July 5th West End House Camp at 10:00 am

	•	July 4th Boat Parade
		July 4th Meet in Lily Bay at 11:00 am

	•	New Diving Board
		We are looking for a 8' diving board to replace the one on the rock in the pond.
		Will pay up to $100 dollars. Donations are welcome.
		Contact wes@westpond.org

		Click here to check out more items for sale at the West Pond Trader.

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