Monday, January 31, 2011

Keep on Trucking!

With stormy weather in the forecast, 
here on Manchaug Pond we'll just "keep on keeping on."

Taken from Manchaug Road this evening.

More Stylin Shoes from Manchaug Pond!

More fashion footwear on Manchaug Pond. This time from the north end of the lake.


...seems the neon ice grippers did not help this fellow.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sacred Sunday: fog and thaw

Another beautiful photo sent in from Holbrook's Campground taken earlier this month.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Public Access - Snowed In!

Here she is all washed, covered up tight, and snug under a blanket of white, waiting for spring. This photo was sent in today from a friend of MPA who enjoys Manchaug Pond through the State Public Access Boat Ramp.




The Sutton Highway Dept. has since sent in the heavy equipment to clear the ramp for all to enjoy winter access.


Thank you to our guest photographer!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

SNOW! Before and after the storm at Holdbrook's Campground

Campers! The Old Holbrook's Place sent in these two before and after shots of our latest snowstorm.  Note the level of the snow around the picnic tables. We definitely received a good foot plus of the white stuff!

 

Thanks to all our photographers in the field for giving us these glimpses of the beauty of each corner of the lake.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New Year's fog just a distant memory

As another snowstorm envelops us here on Manchaug Pond, it is facinating to look at these photos taken less than a month ago on New Year's weekend by a long time MPA member and lake resident!



Thank you for sending these in! Keep them coming.

Saturday's COLAP Conference

Saturday, representatives from Manchaug Pond's association and foundation once again attended the 24th Annual Lake and Pond Management Conference  held at Worcester State College joining other enthusiastic lake volunteers to learn and share with a network of biologists, lawyers, environmentalists, legislators, and lake residents and advocates.

The day began with the business meeting with election of officers of the umbrella organization for central Massachusetts lake associations:  the Massachusetts Congress of Lake and Pond Associations, Inc (COLAP)  Conference topics and issues this year included nutrient loading and the deadly cyanobacteria, aquatic weed identification, and dam structure to restoration techniques to grants.  Every year, volunteers across the state from the lake associations come together to network, learn and advocate.   In turn these volunteers bring the info back home to their local organizations.

As the sun begins to set today at Manchaug Pond.  Photo taken from scenic Manchaug Road, Sutton


Here's a look at the agenda and the workshops MPA representatives attended:

B. LAKE LAW--Forming Nonprofit Lake Associations (Chapter 501(c)(3) Incorporation), Forming Watershed Districts, and
              Great Pond Issues (Chapter 90),-- Robert Levite, Attorney,
     UMass Extension Service, Mass Watershed Coalition President

C  Introduction to AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES for VOLUNTEER LAKE/POND GROUPS—
                      Jim Straub, DCR Lakes& Ponds P

D. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, The Big Picture continued, How Nutrient Loading Changes with Development and Realistic Expectations—Ken Wagner, PhD, Water Resource Services LLC

  LOW IMACT LANDSCAPING for Lake and Pond Watersheds: Shrub Buffers, Biorention, Planter Boxes & more—
                         Bob Hartzel, GeoSyntec, Inc.

E. Using the GEIR and DEP Guidance Documents for Lake and Pond
Management Permitting (2 hours) A mock ConCom Meeting dealing
with common/future Lake Projects for New Folks–
   Tom Flannery, DCR Lakes & Ponds Program 
          and Christine Odiaga, DEP Circuit Rider
                                                               
11:30—11:45    Break        

11:45—12:45 Repeated CONCURRENT SESSIONS A,B,C,D
                                          (Choose one of above) 
                             or Continue in Session E
      
12:45—1:45 LUNCH BREAK, EXHIBITS and NETWORKING


1:45—2:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS F, G, H, J, K,  (Choose One)

F. LAKE LAW --Water & Land Issues, Rights of the State, Rights of
Lakeshore Owners, ConCom Jurisdiction, Permit Extensions Act,
and more! --Glenn A. Wood, Attorney, Rubin and Rudman, LLP

G. WHAT KEEPS the WATER in YOUR LAKES, PONDS &
The DAM from FALLING DOWN?--Understanding the Structural
Components of dams— Phil Moreschi, P.E CFM, VP, Fuss & O’Neill


H. RUNOFF REMEDIES for YOUR LAKE or POND—
RAIN GARDENS and More! –
Donna Williams, Mass Audubon & Blackstone River WA, and
 Ed Himlan,. Exec. Dir., Massachusetts Watershed Coalition

J. EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL CASE STUDY: Evidence from Center Pond that EWM can be effectively managed by continuing the hand-pulling program (begun in 2003) in 2011.—Mercedes Gallagher, Center Pond Weed Project
             
K. FUNDING for LAKE and POND PROJECTS, including an Overview of the 319 and 604b Programs.—
  Jane Peirce, MassDEP 319 Nonpoint Source Coordinator



Tuesday, January 25, 2011

More Favorite Shoes on Manchaug Pond

More stylin shoes from Manchaug Pond.  These sent in from Area 2 on the north end of the lake.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Conference time again - 24th Annual Lake and Pond Management Workshop

Please join at least 4 members of the Manchaug Pond Board of Directors who will be attending this year's
MACOLAP’s  (Massachusetts Congress of Lakes and Ponds)
24th ANNUAL LAKE and POND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Student Center, Worcester State University

Saturday, January 29, 2011
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Snow Date: Sunday, January 30)
[Call 508-429-5085 for message] 

8:00   Registration and Continental Breakfast (Included)   

8:30—10:15  Plenary Session

Policies, Regulations & Legislation
Affecting Massachusetts Lakes & Ponds
      
       Senator Stephen Brewer (invited)            

NALMS Update & Mass Lakes and Ponds Update

Business Meeting/Election of Officers
    
Stormwater, Dams & Lake/Pond Partners

 Ken Wagner, Water Resource Services LLC: The Big Picture in Watershed Management—How nutrient loading changes with development; realistic
 expectations for watershed management and options for bridging the gap

10:15—10:30    Break and Exhibit Time

10:30-11:30 CONCURRENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS
                         A,B,C,D,E   (Choose 1 of A,B,C,D or Choose E)
Sessions are repeated in the next hour, Except E is a 2-hr session

A. For new people LAKE & POND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES--- Emphasis on Integrated Lake Management—
          Rob Wheaton, Field Biologist, Lycott Environmental, Inc.,
          and Michael Lennon, Aquatic Biologist, ACT, Inc.           

B. LAKE LAW--Forming Nonprofit Lake Associations (Chapter 501(c)(3) Incorporation), Forming Watershed Districts, and
              Great Pond Issues (Chapter 90),-- Robert Levite, Attorney,
     UMass Extension Service, Mass Watershed Coalition President

C  Introduction to AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES for VOLUNTEER LAKE/POND GROUPS—
                      Jim Straub, DCR Lakes& Ponds P

D. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, The Big Picture continued, How Nutrient Loading Changes with Development and Realistic Expectations—Ken Wagner, PhD, Water Resource Services LLC
  LOW IMACT LANDSCAPING for Lake and Pond Watersheds: Shrub Buffers, Biorention, Planter Boxes & more—
                         Bob Hartzel, GeoSyntec, Inc.

E. Using the GEIR and DEP Guidance Documents for Lake & Pond
Management Permitting (2 hours) A mock ConCom Meeting dealing
with common/future Lake Projects for New Folks–
   Tom Flannery, DCR Lakes & Ponds Program 
          and Christine Odiaga, DEP Circuit Rider
                                                               
11:30—11:45    Break        

11:45—12:45 Repeated CONCURRENT SESSIONS A,B,C,D
                                          (Choose one of above) 
                             or Continue in Session E
      
12:45—1:45 LUNCH BREAK, EXHIBITS & NETWORKING


1:45—2:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS F, G, H, J, K,  (Choose One)

F. LAKE LAW --Water & Land Issues, Rights of the State, Rights of
Lakeshore Owners, ConCom Jurisdiction, Permit Extensions Act,
and more! --Glenn A. Wood, Attorney, Rubin and Rudman, LLP

G. WHAT KEEPS the WATER in YOUR LAKES, PONDS &
The DAM from FALLING DOWN?--Understanding the Structural
Components of dams— Phil Moreschi, P.E CFM, VP, Fuss & O’Neill

H. RUNOFF REMEDIES for YOUR LAKE or POND—
RAIN GARDENS and More! –
Donna Williams, Mass Audubon & Blackstone River WA, and
 Ed Himlan,. Exec. Dir., Massachusetts Watershed Coalition

J. EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL CASE STUDY: Evidence from Center Pond that EWM can be effectively managed by continuing the hand-pulling program (begun in 2003) in 2011.—Mercedes Gallagher, Center Pond Weed Project
             
K. FUNDING for LAKE and POND PROJECTS, including an Overview of the 319 and 604b Programs.—
  Jane Peirce, MassDEP 319 Nonpoint Source Coordinator

2:45—3:00 Raffle and END

Session Topics are subject to change

Attention: CONSULTANTS AND LAKE GROUPS with
DISPLAY MATERIALS (EXHIBITS) such as posters,
Brochures, dioramas, signs, etc.  You are welcome to set up a
Display.  For particulars, and to reserve a display spot, please call
Carol Hildreth (508-429-5085).
          
Please pre-register as soon as possible, by January 24:
We expect a large turnout.


Name __________________________________________

Organization ____________________________________

Address ________________________________________

City ______________________State ____ Zip _________

Tel. No. ________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________

Morning: Repeated Workshops A B C D (Circle 2 of these)
                    or                   
               Continuous Workshop E (Circle only E)

Afternoon Workshops:  F G H J K   (Circle one)

Pre-registration: $25 Members (MPA is a member which gives you the member rate!)
$30 Nonmembers
          $15 Students

              Enclosed $____________

Registration at the door will be $5 more per category, plus those registering after January 24 should plan to bring their own lunch.

Lunch is covered in the registration fee, except for late registrants.

Make checks Payable to MACOLAP and Send to:

MACOLAP c/o CT Hildreth
135 Washington Street
Holliston, MA 01746

You may also be able to register and pay online at www.macolap.org   Questions? 508-429-5085

Massachusetts Congress of
Lake and Pond Associations, Inc. (MACOLAP
PO Box 873
West Brookfield, MA  01585

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

In the News: Manchaug Bisque!

It's all in the name!  and "Manchaug" is on the menu at a near-Webster Lake eatery, Bistro Eighty Ates.  A reader wintering in Florida brought this review by Worcester Magazine's Zeke Williams to our attention.  Here's what Mr. Williams had to say ....

"We started with an order of the Crock of Manchaug Bisque – a saffron-kissed mixture of a smooth sherry-cream base made with juicy pieces of lobster, shrimp and scallops. The flavors were fresh and vibrant. I am just not sure why a place looking to be “big city” would name a starter dish after a small lake and/or village in rural Sutton."



 So what do you think? 

Did "a place looking to be big city"  name its now famous "Crock of Manchaug Bisque" after "a small lake and/or village in rural Sutton"?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

In the News: Shoes!

Yahoo news yesterday morning had a lead story on a pair of shoes, one green and one pink, worn by an actress to Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards .




Thought I would give you a look at some of the shoes four women of Manchaug Pond are wearing this season when they step out on Manchaug Pond: (photos taken this past Sunday)



  



Ladies, send in a photo of your favorite pair of shoes this season for Manchaug Pond!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Sunshine and clear skies make for winter sports on Manchaug Pond

Clear blue skies and warm sunshine today and over the weekend make snowmobiling, ice fishing for pickerel, and snowshoeing the things to do on Manchaug Pond

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sacred Sunday

December 16, 2010 taken by MPA VP on a cold windswept day on Manchaug Pond



Saturday, January 15, 2011

0 degrees! and a few photos from the day of the storm

This morning the temperature is 0 degrees and below depending on which side of the house you are on!

Here are a few photos sent and taken from our photographic blogger and Facebook friends around the lake during the recent storm.








Thanks to our Manchaug Pond photographers.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Outside My Window at First Light

Good morning! Our blog has been quiet here on Manchaug Pond as the end of 2010 brought a flurry of work and issues to keep us busy.  But with this major storm outside my window, I thought it was high time we brought Manchaug Pond back to the airwaves - especially for our migrating population who spends the winter offshore and in far off towns and states across the USA!




At first light, the wind is blowing around 30 mph with snow falling at a rate of 1-3"/hour and accumulating! 12 to 20" is expected....


Further, the news is reporting 64,000 homes are without power but Manchaug Pond homes both in Douglas and Sutton are still a glow.


As the day progresses, we'd love to hear from others around the lake and in the Manchaug Pond watershed.  Send us your photos either by email or on Facebook or give us a line for Twitter!
manchaugpondsecretary@gmail.com
We'll try to get them all on!

It would also be great fun to hear from those off Manchaug Pond!  How's the weather in sunny Florida, breezy California, or whereever you are wintering?

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