Loon Update
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Shaker Bridge Closed
Shaker Bridge has been closed to vehicles due to safety concerns and will remain so until the new Bridge is complete.
See the MLA Spring Newsletter for an update!
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The State of NH DOT has closed the Shaker Bridge after an underwater inspection showed severe corosion. The bridge is due to start reconstruction in the fall and will not reopen until 2012. We have received the presentation given by DOT at this summer's annual meeting. New Hampshire DOT Shaker Bridge Reconstruction .
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News Fall/2010
Sailing In the Fall(2010) on Lake Mascoma
This fall has been spectacular for sailing on the lake. The wind has been strong and mostly out of the NW. Where else is it more beautiful to view the fall colors than on Lake Mascoma! |
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Loon Watch Update 2010 on Lake Mascoma
On Saturday July 17th under the able leadership of Terri Lynch, President MLA, a group of volunteers spread out across the lake to take the annual loon census. The teams divided the lake into zones with one team per zone to insure that no loon would be counted twice. Each team recorded their sightings along with the time of the sighting and the results were compiled. The loon population on Mascoma Lake is 4. Hopefully, next year we will see the return of the baby loon born on Mascoma Lake last year. Terri would like to thank all of the volunteers for taking the time to support the census.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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Mascoma Lake Association Annual Meeting 2010
Saturday July 24th
Community Center, Huse Park, Enfield NH
The annual meeting was held on July 24th with reports from the president, Terry Lynch, and committee chairs. The bottom line is that we as residents and visitors to Lake Mascoma are very lucky with the number and skills of the volunteers that monitor and work to insure the health of our Lake and surrounding waterways. Thank you again for what you do! "Annual Meeting 2010 Pictures"
The keynote speaker was Alex Vogt of the NH DOT who provided an update about the Shaker bridge project and answered all questions. Thank you Mr. Vogt. A copy of the presentation given by Mr. Vogt can be viewed by using the following link: New Hampshire DOT Shaker Bridge Project Presentation .
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Membership in the Mascoma Lake Association
If you did not bring your completed membership application, whether joining for the first time or renewing your membership, please mail it along with your dues and Millfoil eradication donation to Tricia Barr. The address is on the application.
The MLA is your voice in both Lebanon and Enfield as well as with the State of New Hampshire. Your support is needed to make sure that that voice is heard. Please open the attached membership application and join us to protect and enhance Lake Mascoma and the surrouding rivers and streams. We need your Support
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Two of the ever vigilant volunteers at work. Please be aware and report any sightings. In 2010 we continued to see new investations of this invasive species. For now it is under control, somewhat, thanks to the hardwork of all (really only the few!) the volunteers. If you can volunteer to work on the boat or dive please let us know. your help would be appreciated.
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The Lake Host Program is an important element in keeping our lake clean and in limiting the introduction of invasive species like Milfoil. The program is a volunteer program and if you would like more information click on this link http://nhlakes.org/lake-host-program.htm or contact Liz Bucklin at 448 3626
ValleyNet sponsors an email discussion list for the Mascoma towns of Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, and Orange. It is open to anyone who wants to participate, and its goal is to create a sense of community and neighborhood for the residents of these towns, for topics specific to these towns.
For more information visit this ValleyNet webpage about community discussion lists.
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