Volunteers and Paid Employees needed for Courtesy Boat Inspections
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Volunteer for a few hours at any of our locations. And please don't let the schedule stop you from helping out when you can. If you can only do a partial shift, just email us at [email protected]
35th ANNIVERSARY YEAR
President's Letter
Dear Friends of Wilson Ponds,
What a remarkable year it has been for our community! As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, I am filled with gratitude for each of you who loves these ponds as deeply as I do.
Our conservation work continues on multiple fronts.
We recently received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to expand our Courtesy Boat Inspection program, offering inspections at rotating sites including the Indian Hill Trading Post lot and boat launches at Greenville Junction, Lower Wilson Pond, and Lily Bay State Park. This critical program protects our waters from invasive aquatic species, and we welcome both volunteers and paid inspectors to join the team.
We are also pleased to report that our dedicated Water Quality Monitors, Dot Lamson and Abe Barker, test the turbidity of Upper and Lower Wilson Ponds every two weeks and report results to the Lake Stewards of Maine — and both ponds currently hold a Good rating. Every two weeks, their quiet work keeps us honest about the health of our beloved waters.
Our annual Audubon-sponsored Loon Count takes place every third Saturday in July. Volunteers rise early to count loons across both ponds — a cherished tradition that connects us to the wildlife we work so hard to protect.
Friends of Wilson Ponds exists to protect and conserve Upper and Lower Wilson Ponds and their surrounding areas for the benefit of residents and visitors. None of this happens without you.
With deep appreciation,
Kay Johnson
President, Board of Directors
Friends of Wilson Ponds Area
Living Night
Greenville Girl Scout Avis Kennedy-Stirling is earning her Gold Award by creating a youth education toolkit on light pollution. Her project — including a zine, games, and presentations across the Moosehead region — teaches kids how responsible outdoor lighting protects wildlife and restores our night skies.