This year (2011) our Annual Newsletter articles are online! This helps us reduce printing costs and direct more funds to protecting and enhancing our lakes and ponds in Raymond. Click on each item below to view the complete article online.
A Tribute to Charlie Turner: Charlie is resigning as our RWPA Board President after many years of service. He will remain on the Board as our Environmental Coordinator.
The Crew of the SSMilfoiler Returns: Our "Diver-Assisted Suction Harvester" (aka The SSMilfoiler) is back at it this season, removing the invasive plant milfoil from infested areas in Raymond lakes, rivers and ponds. We are very fortunate to have an experience crew returning from last season!
Can you guess what the 2011 Bug of the Year is?
Would you like to learn more about Maine's Shorland Zoning Regulations? It is important to know what the law allows regarding cutting and clearning near our shores.
The invasive plant "milfoil" is our number one enemy! Milfoil in Turtle Cove provides an example of why this is so true.
This year we received 319 Grant Funding to address erosion sites on Crescent Lake! Residents can request assistance with addressing problems on their own properties. Learn more in Spotlight on Crescent Lake.
The Panther Pond Invasive Plant Patrollers (PPippers) are doing an excellent job as volunteers monitoring Panther Pond for the possible introduction of milfoil and other invasive.
We all care greatly about the quality of our water! Each year, we monitor our Water Quality Trends to determine how well we are doing in protecting our treasures!