On Saturday July 9, 2011, MPA hosted an Invasive Plant Workshop
presented by the Maine Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program organization. Thirty one particpants atteended the workshop, which included a presentation on native and
invasive plants and how to identify them which was followed by a fun
& challenging hands-on plant identification session with live native and invasive plants. Our hope is that all who attend will be able to spot a
potential invasive plant, obtain a sample and bring it to the attention of LEA. The sooner we can locate and identify an invasive plant, the easier it will be to eradicate it.
Those who attended said they enjoyed the informative session.
March 30, 2011
MPA Receives Prestigious Award
Moose Pond Association was chosen to receive the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District's Stewardship Group of the Year Award. This special
award is reserved for a group that displays an unwavering commitment to protecting Cumberland County's natural resources.
As a proactive association in the protection of Moose Pond and its watershed, the Moose Pond
Association has taken the lead in protection and improving the pond's water quality. The Moose
Pond Association has played a critical role in leveraging grant funds to survey the watershed in
2010 by actively pursuing the assistance of the District and providing both cash and in-kind
match contributions towards the project. Moose Pond Association members served on the
survey's steering committee, helped with the on-the-ground survey and its follow-up efforts and
constantly checked in to make sure that everything they could do for this project was being done.
To honor these impressive efforts, the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District
presented Moose Pond Association with their Stewardship Group of the Year Award
at their Annual Meeting on Wednesday March 30th at the Robie School in Gorham.
Pictured below is Heather True (CCSWCD) presenting the award to Mark Patterson (MPA) and Steve Cavicchi (MPA).
July 4, 2010 Bridgton
Parade
For the third year in a row, Moose Pond Association participated in the Bridgton, ME July 4th parade with a "Flying Moose" float which emphasized the primary goal of MPA
"no milfoil in Moose Pond". Many thanks to the following people helped to construct and/or ride on the float:
August 4, 2009 Invasive Plant Workshop
On August 4, 2009, MPA and LEA co-hosted an Invasive Plant Workshop at the Municipal Office meeting room in Bridgton. This workshop, presented by the
Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program (VLMP) instructed participants how to identify invasive aquatic plants, such as non-native milfoil, and native aquatic plants.
Over 40 people attended, 11 of those from MPA. The MPA folks were all impressed with the workshop and found a challenge in identifying live samples of the different plants.
After the session, the MPA group met to map out a plan to start the Plant Survey of Moose Pond. More details will follow on this effort.
The eleven MPA members who attended and will participate in the initial plant survey are:
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Harold Arthur
Bill Bearse
Phil Blaney
Steve Cavicchi
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David Ehrman
Byron Gayman
Alice Gold
Jim Knox
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Mark Patterson
Brian Thomas
Rob Weishapl
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July 18, 2009 Barbecue Party
MPA held its second annual Barbecue fund raising event on July 18, 2009, at Joe Shubert's home on Mountain Road. Despite some early rain,
50 MPA supporters attended the party and had a great time. Good food and drink was enjoyed by all. Folks were able to meet the Association officers and
their Moose Pond neighbors.
July 4, 2009 Bridgton
Parade
Moose Pond Association participated in the Bridgton, ME July 4, 2009 parade with a float emphasizing the primary goal of MPA "no milfoil in Moose Pond".
The float won a "Second Place - Non-Commercial" award! Many thanks to the following people helped to construct and/or ride on the float:
July 5, 2008 Barbecue Party
MPA held its first fund raising event on July 5, 2008, a barbecue party at Joe Shubert's home on Mountain Road. Weather was perfect as 75 people enjoyed
great food, drink and live music. The day was a success as new members joined MPA, lots of MPA t-shirts were sold and fun was had by all. Everyone
who came said this event should be held annually - stay tuned for info on the 2009 party.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped in purchasing the food and supplies, setup, cooking, parking, information booth, t-shirt sales and cleanup.
A special thanks to Joe Shubert and his band, "The Phoenix 5".
July 4, 2008 Bridgton
Parade
Moose Pond Association
participated in the Bridgton, ME July 4, 2008 parade with a float emphasizing the primary
goal of MPA "no milfoil in Moose Pond". Many thanks to the following people helped to construct and/or ride
on the float:
Moose Pond Association - PO Box 674, Bridgton, ME 04009
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