COMMUNITY LAKES ASSOCIATION
GREENWOOD SINCE 1986 WOODSTOCK
The Community Lakes Association is conducting a survey regarding the use of the ponds and lakes in Greenwood and Woodstock. If you utilize any of the ponds and lakes in Greenwood or Woodstock, please take the survey to help us better understand your interests and concerns for these ponds and lakes. The survey form can be accessed directly through this link: CLA Survey.
Our Mission
The Community Lakes Association protects and improves the ecosystems of our lakes and ponds and promotes respectful stewardship among all users of the waterways in Greenwood and Woodstock.
We accomplish this by:
Educating ourselves and others on issues and practices that help preserve our ponds.
Supporting activities that assure maintenance of high environmental standards.
Fighting the introduction or spread of invasive species.
Membership is open to everyone who loves these ponds and lakes.
News and Events
What's New:
CLA Survey: The Community Lakes Association is conducting a survey regarding the use of the ponds and lakes in Greenwood and Woodstock. If you utilize any of the ponds and lakes in Greenwood or Woodstock, please take the survey to help us better understand your interest and concerns for these ponds and lakes. The survey form can be accessed directly through this link: CLA Survey.
The 2024 Fall newsletter is out. You can find it here: CLA Newsletters
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Community Lakes Association
Saturday, 9 August 2025 at the American Legion Jackson Silver Post 68 located at 595 Gore Road in Greenwood.
Time: 8:30am - 9:00am Coffee and Registration
9:00am - 10:30am Meeting
Guest speaker: TBD
A video of the 2024 Annual Meeting is available on YouTube, just click on this link: 2024 Annual Meeting Video
2025 Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) Paddles
The CLA’s 2025 Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) paddles have been scheduled for this coming summer. The IPP dates are as follows:
9:00 Saturday, July 19th at Lake Christopher in Woodstock
9:00 Saturday, August 16th at Hicks Pond in Greenwood
Bring your canoe or kayak. If you would like to borrow one, please contact Cheryl at 207-890-6761.
Learn how to identify invasive plants and be able to monitor your pond or lake. Prior to going out on the water we will provide samples of invasive plants and also a “quick key” waterproof identification guide you can use. Early detection of invasive plants is crucial in protecting the health of our lakes and ponds.
A link to the Aquatic Invasive Plant Quick Key, from the Lake Stewards of Maine, has been added to the Resources page.
Check out "The Lake Book" from Maine Lakes. It's available for free from the Maine Lakes website for online viewing or PDF download and provides information on lake science, lake wildlife, native plants, best management practices for erosion control, and a great list of actions you can take to improve your lake. Click this link to the webpage for the book: The Lake Book.
Facebook Group names are provided for the pond's that have one. The information is included on each Pond's page.
A new series of articles is being included on the "Know Your Lake page". This first article has been added and provides information on Dissolved Oxygen and Lake Layers (Stratification).
Check out new pictures added on the Gallery page
CLA has undertaken a multi-year effort to rid invasive plants from several of our ponds. Although we have dedicated members and grants to assist us, we can't do it alone - we desperately need volunteers for everything from planning to monitoring to assisting with removal. If you can spare a few hours, please contact us.
