Forest Lake Association, Methuen

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<u>Aquatic Control Technology report:</u> "With regards to management plant management it is possible that some localized management could be
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<!-- <u>Aquatic Control Technology report:</u>( see Weed Mitigation below) Note the following 3 items<br>1. "Total Kjeldal Nitrogen (TKN) values reported for Forest Lake were below the aforementioned threshold, however, elevated TKN levels were reported in the 7m sample. Elevated levels of TKN are anticipated in the hypoliminion and are the result of decomposition of organic material on the lake bottom."
warranted to curtail growth of Richardson’s Pondweed or other high biomass plants in high use and/or
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<br>2. "Phosphorus can enter an aquatic system in different ways; for example, phosphorus can be introduced into the waterbody from the watershed (the land area surrounding the lake that funnels rainwater to the lake) either from a specific source or from non-point origins. <b>More comprehensive testing would need to be performed to better understand current phosphorus loading.</b>"
swim areas, however, given the overall distribution and composition of aquatic plant species in the lake <b><u>at
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<br>3. "High e. coli counts reported in the 7m sample indicate a fair amount of bacteria "trapped" in the bottom waters of the lake. Similar to the high TKN and phosphorous values reported for this sample, these results are fairly typical and <b>are not cause for any immediate concern.</b>"
the current time lake-wide management of aquatic plants is not advisable</u></b>."
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Aquatic Control Technology, Inc
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'''Account #:''' 29-1000-0090-17610,Waterways Improve & Maint Exp
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'''Invoice:'''BS-12021-1--Invoice# 16805
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'''Amount:''' $ 3,000.00
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'''Check # & Date:'''126209
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10/27/2012 <br>
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[http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fishing/trout/trout_waters_nd.htm Trout Stocking at Mass Wildlife]<br>
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==Association Update==
 
==Association Update==
 
[[image:Recreation_ForestLake.jpg|thumb|500px |right]]
 
[[image:Recreation_ForestLake.jpg|thumb|500px |right]]
 
'''Next Meeting:''' <br>
 
'''Next Meeting:''' <br>
<b><u>Wednesday November 28, 2012 at 6:30 p.m at TBD
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<b><u>Wednesday June 10, 2015 6:30 p.m at <br>
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Sweetheart Inn<br>
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Officers:<br>
 
Officers:<br>
President: Kevin Flately <br>
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President: Gregory Doyle. <br>
Vice-President: Lisa Wagner<br>
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Vice-President: Lisa Wagner<br>
Treasurer: Angela Kalivas <br>
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Treasurer: Angela Kalivas. <br>
Secretary: Joyce Campagnone <br> </b>
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Secretary: Cheryl Flatley.<br>
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[[Agenda]]
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NEW: [http://www.facebook.com/ForestLakeAssociationMethuenMa Forest Lake Association-Methuen, Ma Facebook page]
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<br><br>
 
'''Keep Forest Lake Alive''' <br>
 
'''Keep Forest Lake Alive''' <br>
 
Keep our lake safe and clean--Join now. <br>
 
Keep our lake safe and clean--Join now. <br>
 
 
Dues are $10.00 per person/ year.(see By-Law #15)<br>
 
Dues are $10.00 per person/ year.(see By-Law #15)<br>
 
Dues must be paid at the January meeting! <br>
 
Dues must be paid at the January meeting! <br>
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<!--[http://www.macolap.org/ Massachusetts Congress of Lakes and Ponds] Bill Patenaude forwarded this info. I moved this to Navigation bar, watershed links-->
 
<!--[http://www.macolap.org/ Massachusetts Congress of Lakes and Ponds] Bill Patenaude forwarded this info. I moved this to Navigation bar, watershed links-->
 
==Weed Mitigation==
 
==Weed Mitigation==
[[ACT Report]] <br>
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[[Media:Forest_Lake_BioSurvey_Final_Report_12-2012.pdf ]] <br>
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Please Read the Final Report by Aquatic Controls on the Health of the Lake <br>
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[http://www.greatersudbury.ca/living/lakes-facts/lakefront-living/green-gardening/ The effect of chemical lawn care products.We ask you to read the following article] <br>
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[http://www.luresext.edu/aquaculture/aquaticvegetatioincontroland%20identification.htm Langston University Aquaculture,Aquatic Vegetation Identification and Control] <br>
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[[Media:Forest_Lake_Survey_Summary_102312.pdf‎ ]] <br>
 
Please read the report dated October 23, 2012.
 
Please read the report dated October 23, 2012.
 
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==Association Minutes and Bulletin==
 
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[[Archived Minutes]]
 
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== Methuen Health Department ==
 
== Methuen Health Department ==
  
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[http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/standards/criteria/health/recreation/index.cfm 2012 Recreational Water Quality Criteria]<br>
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[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS2012.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2012] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS09.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2009] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS09.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2009] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS10.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2010] Not Posted on City Site<br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS10.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2010] Not Posted on City Site<br>
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[http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/commboh.htm DEP:Water Commissioners and Local Boards: Roles and Responsibilities for Drinking Water Compliance and Coordination]
 
[http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/commboh.htm DEP:Water Commissioners and Local Boards: Roles and Responsibilities for Drinking Water Compliance and Coordination]
  
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[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN102312.pdf Drawdown October 2012 Update] <br>
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[http://www.forestlakeassociation.org/images/3/30/Forest_Lake_Drawdown_Updates_01-11-11.pdf Drawdown January 2011 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN9110.pdf Drawdown September 1,2010 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN9110.pdf Drawdown September 1,2010 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN121109.pdf Drawdown December 2009 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN121109.pdf Drawdown December 2009 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN111009.pdf Drawdown November 2009 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN111009.pdf Drawdown November 2009 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN10209.pdf Drawdown October 2009 Update] <br>
 
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN10209.pdf Drawdown October 2009 Update] <br>
[http://www.forestlakeassociation.org/images/3/30/Forest_Lake_Drawdown_Updates_01-11-11.pdf Drawdown January 2011 Update] <br>
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[http://www.masslakes.com/lakeFacts.asp Interesting Lake Facts-nice site]<br>  
 
[http://www.masslakes.com/lakeFacts.asp Interesting Lake Facts-nice site]<br>  

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