COMMUNITY LAKES ASSOCIATION
GREENWOOD SINCE 1986 WOODSTOCK
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:
The 2023 Fall newsletter is out. You can find it here: CLA Newsletters
The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Community Lakes Association
Saturday, 13 July 2024 at the old Greenwood Town Hall on Route 26.
Time: 8:30am - 9:00am Coffee and Registration
9:00am - 10:30am Meeting
Guest speaker: Limnologist Scott William will describe the potential effects of climate change on Maine lakes and the challenges of protecting the water quality of lakes with warmer water and less ice coverage.
2024 Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) Paddles
The CLA’s 2024 Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) paddles have been scheduled for this coming summer. The IPP dates are as follows:
· 9:00 Saturday, July 27th meet at the Indian Pond boat launch in Greenwood
· 9:00 Saturday, August 10th meet at the Round Pond boat launch in Greenwood
· 9:00 Saturday, August 24th meet at the North Pond rest area on Route 26 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.
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.
