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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.
West Pond 2010
President Joe Howes photos of the pond in February!

Did you order your puzzle yet?
Our latest fund raiser has everyone buzzing! How about a unique "West Pond Puzzle" to work on when snowed-inside your home this winter? Or a beautiful "West Pond Trivet" to set that homemade apple pie on? Please read more...
DASH Boat

Photos of Spring Harvest 09 Click HERE

The Dash Boat has been dry-docked for another winter. But keep in mind, we will need volunteers to help combat our Invasive Curly Leaf Pond Weed in Spring 2010. Contact Dennis Spinney if you are interested in volunteering next spring. 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

For more information. See the Letter from the President


Environmental Issues:
2008: DASH Boat
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
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.
The WPA

West Pond Association meeting and events, dam information, guidelines, and The West Pond Trader.

West Pond

Facts about West Pond. Information on invasive aquatic plants, Maine facts, and our photo gallery.

The Loons

Information about loons and how we can protect them. Updates about our mating pair and other wildlife sightings.

Recreation

Safety guidelines regarding fishing & boating. Links to Maine’s regulations and license information.

Links

Links to sites relating to pond health, recreation and safety, wildlife information, and Maine tourism.

Contact Us

Send e-mail with questions or concerns regarding West Pond or other information on this site.

   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 
The WPA
What's New!
DASH is winterized. Keep checking back for our "Curley Leaf Pond Harvest 2010!" dates.
For Harvest info contact: Joe Howes or Dennis Spinney

NEW! Fund Raiser
Information on our fundraising, Click Here

Annual Meeting
July 11, 2009

2009 July 4th Boat Parade. NEW!
Pictures!
ANY NEWS HERE
Contact wes@westpond.org

Items for sale or trade at West Pond - see the Trader!

* Winter 2010
View The Water Column Online pdf.

* Summer 2009
View The Water Column Online pdf.

 
* Spring 2009.
View The Volunteer Monitor Aquatic Invasive Species. Online pdf