Kayaker discovers the lake’s 11th infestation in a cove between Barry Bay and Leavitt Bay. Freedom’s Aquatic Invasive Species Committee quickly arranges for its removal as part of the summer’s schedule of milfoil control.
Alliance Report
Alliance is Sponsoring “Bear Whisperer” for Freedom Old Home Week
Popular author and speaker Ben Kilham will appear at Freedom Town Hall on Monday, August 4th, at 7 p.m. Kilham is co-author of the book “Among the Bears: Raising Orphaned Cubs in the Wild,” which is considered a classic of its type. Signed copies of this and his new book, “Out on a Limb,” will be available for purchase at this family-friendly event.
Lake Fireworks Schedule Announced
Displays this year by Camp Huckins on Broad Bay, and the Town of Ossipee on the big lake.
Watershed Forum for Ossipee Lake’s Bays, Danforth Pond to be Held
The Watershed Management Plan for the Ossipee Lake Lower Bays and Danforth Ponds needs input from residents and land owners. An action plan is part of the planning process and will address conservation, restoration and mitigation priorities to maintain our current high quality waters in this area. What our children and grandchildren inherit will depend on how we care for our local waters. The forum will be held on July 12 in Freedom.
Water Quality Report to be Presented
There will be an Important Ossipee Watershed water quality meeting today, June 19th, at 5pm at Freedom Town Hall. For the first time, residents of Ossipee, Freedom, Effingham, Tamworth, and Madison will be able to see an assessment of our local water quality based on a full 10 years of data. Many local volunteers and scientists have been involved in this program supported in part by all of the area’s towns.