The State Dam Authority plans to maintain the lake at summer level until Columbus Day (10/14) and then begin the usual, gradual winter drawdown of 3.5 feet. I am counting on the usual fall flood some time in November or December to float my docks onto the beach. The Lake usually ices over by end of December.
The Nature Conservancy says the latest burn will be north of Ossipee Lake Road in Freedom. Controlled burns are used as part of land management in the Ossipee Pine Barrens.
A new state report shows local efforts are keeping the indestructible invasive weed in check. Several new treatments are recommended for later this month and September.
Danforth Pond and Ossipee Lake's bays are the focus of a public meeting set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at Freedom Town Hall.
Harry Vogel of the Moultonborough-based Loon Preservation Committee will be the speaker at a Freedom Old Home Week event on Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m. This free event is open to the public.
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