Forest Lake Association, Methuen
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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." | ||
| + | <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>" | ||
| + | <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>" | ||
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| + | Aquatic Control Technology, Inc | ||
| + | '''Account #:''' 29-1000-0090-17610,Waterways Improve & Maint Exp | ||
| + | '''Invoice:'''BS-12021-1--Invoice# 16805 | ||
| + | '''Amount:''' $ 3,000.00 | ||
| + | '''Check # & Date:'''126209 | ||
| + | 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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| + | [http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9AE00CDEF4FCBB9B85257AC20067E738 New EPA Beach guidlines issued.] --> | ||
==Association Update== | ==Association Update== | ||
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'''Next Meeting:''' <br> | '''Next Meeting:''' <br> | ||
| − | <b><u>Wednesday, | + | <b><u>Wednesday June 10, 2015 6:30 p.m at <br> |
| + | Sweetheart Inn<br> | ||
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| + | <br> <br> | ||
| + | Welcome to the Newly Elected Officers | ||
| − | Officers: <br> | + | Officers:<br> |
| − | President: | + | President: Gregory Doyle. <br> |
| − | Vice-President: | + | Vice-President: Lisa Wagner. <br> |
| − | Treasurer: | + | Treasurer: Angela Kalivas. <br> |
| − | Secretary: | + | 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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'''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> | ||
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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> | ||
Join with us. | Join with us. | ||
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<!--FOREST LAKE ASSOCIATION INC <br> | <!--FOREST LAKE ASSOCIATION INC <br> | ||
PO BOX 454 <br> | PO BOX 454 <br> | ||
METHUEN, MA 01844-0454 <br>--> | METHUEN, MA 01844-0454 <br>--> | ||
<!--[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== |
| − | [[ | + | [[Media:Forest_Lake_BioSurvey_Final_Report_12-2012.pdf ]] <br> |
| − | + | 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. | ||
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| + | The Lake is being infested with Weeds this year, | ||
| + | Please take a moment and send an email with your address or the address which is closest to the weeds. | ||
| + | This information will be forwarded to the Conservation Department. | ||
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==Remembrence for Friends of the Lake== | ==Remembrence for Friends of the Lake== | ||
[[Obituary and Remembrances]] | [[Obituary and Remembrances]] | ||
==Association Minutes and Bulletin== | ==Association Minutes and Bulletin== | ||
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| − | [[Minutes: | + | [[Minutes: January XX, 2015]] <br> |
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| − | [[Minutes: | + | [[Minutes: June 11, 2015]]<br> |
| − | [[Minutes: | + | [[Minutes: April 9, 2015]] |
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| + | [[Archived Minutes]] | ||
== Methuen Rail Trail== | == Methuen Rail Trail== | ||
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== Methuen Health Department == | == Methuen Health Department == | ||
| + | [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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Public access is provided by a paved beach ramp located off a road through the town forest. <br> | Public access is provided by a paved beach ramp located off a road through the town forest. <br> | ||
Parking space is limited and the ramp is best suited to car top boats and canoes. <br> | Parking space is limited and the ramp is best suited to car top boats and canoes. <br> | ||
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| + | [[Swimming]] | ||
[[Fishing]] | [[Fishing]] | ||
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[[Hiking]] | [[Hiking]] | ||
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[[Canoeing/Kayaking]] | [[Canoeing/Kayaking]] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_pond_(law) Great Pond Definition] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_pond_(law) Great Pond Definition] | ||
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== Environmental study == | == Environmental study == | ||
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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] | ||
| − | [http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/ | + | [http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN102312.pdf Drawdown October 2012 Update] <br> |
| − | [http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/ | + | [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/DRAWDOWN121109.pdf Drawdown December Update] <br> | + | [http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN9110.pdf Drawdown September 1,2010 Update] <br> |
| − | [http://www.masslakes.com/lakeFacts.asp Interesting Lake Facts-nice site]<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/DRAWDOWN10209.pdf Drawdown October 2009 Update] <br> | ||
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| + | [http://www.masslakes.com/lakeFacts.asp Interesting Lake Facts-nice site]<br> | ||
[[Methuen Greenways]] | [[Methuen Greenways]] | ||
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[[Information]] | [[Information]] | ||
| − | [[Poynter.org article]] | + | [[Poynter.org article]]Sale of lakefront land by Church to City of Methuen |
[http://www.essexheritage.org/ts/ Trails and Sails Info] | [http://www.essexheritage.org/ts/ Trails and Sails Info] | ||
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[http://www.sdevan.com/mpfra/tshirt.htm Al Torrisi T-Shirts] | [http://www.sdevan.com/mpfra/tshirt.htm Al Torrisi T-Shirts] | ||
| − | + | News: Latest News on Proposed Legislation and Regulations. <br> | |
New legislation introduced in 2009 to protect rivers by State Representative Frank Smizik (Brookline) in the proposed Sustainable Water Resources Act (Bill H 834). <br> | New legislation introduced in 2009 to protect rivers by State Representative Frank Smizik (Brookline) in the proposed Sustainable Water Resources Act (Bill H 834). <br> | ||
The bill would mandate state adoption of “streamflow standards” in every Massachusetts watershed, which would include specific criteria for protecting fisheries, aquatic life and other “instream” uses such as recreation. The bill would also require the state Office of Dam Safety to consider dam removal as an option for dealing with unsafe dams (removal of obsolete dams is highly beneficial environmentally). Finally, it would authorize public water suppliers to implement “waterbanking,” under which they could charge a small fee for new and expanded service to be spent on measures that conserve water supplies or protect them from pollution. For more information on the bill see: [http://massriversalliance.org/sustainableWaterAct.html Link.] | The bill would mandate state adoption of “streamflow standards” in every Massachusetts watershed, which would include specific criteria for protecting fisheries, aquatic life and other “instream” uses such as recreation. The bill would also require the state Office of Dam Safety to consider dam removal as an option for dealing with unsafe dams (removal of obsolete dams is highly beneficial environmentally). Finally, it would authorize public water suppliers to implement “waterbanking,” under which they could charge a small fee for new and expanded service to be spent on measures that conserve water supplies or protect them from pollution. For more information on the bill see: [http://massriversalliance.org/sustainableWaterAct.html Link.] | ||
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| + | <b>Bluebirds </b><br> | ||
| + | [[image:Eastern_Bluebird.gif|thumb|100px |left]] | ||
| + | Are you interested in seeing the Eastern Bluebird make a return to our Lake and it's environs.<br> | ||
| + | Check out this link, provided by Mr. Ed Nied Jr, about bluebirds.<br> | ||
| + | [http://herper.tripod.com/index-3.html Attracting Eastern Bluebirds ] | ||
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