These new neighbors from the Leeds side of the lake got better acquainted last year at the ALIC annual meeting. This year’s gathering is Saturday morning, August 16, at the Yacht Club in Wayne. Potluck breakfast at 8:30, business meeting follows. You’re invited!
A corps of volunteers is being assembled to conduct courtesy boat inspections (CBI) at area launch sites. The 30 Mile River Watershed Association has hired a coordinator who would like to put a team in place on Androscoggin Lake. Training is available and the duty schedule is open-ended. Add your name to the list by contacting Alecia at 512-2309 or aleciat@fairpoint.net Thank you!!
On Friday July 18, one of the plant patrol teams came across this blob attached to a semi-submerged log in the Inner Cove on the Wayne side of the lake. It is a firm, gelatinous blob weighing nearly two lbs. We suspect an egg mass, but of what creature? Any ideas?
Seems the Androscoggin River rose 3+ feet on or around June 11th, so we are back to taking on Androscoggin River water since 6/11 and will continue for what looks like at least a few more days at best.
Also, it seems vandals are having fun stealing the plastic Pin caps at the dam. I could understand taking one cap off to use the pin as a drink holder, and even another to “mount” a fishing pole, however, when 30 are gone, this is blatant disrespect of the dam and abuse of the Lake Association, Mr Taylor, and Mr McNear’s good nature to allow individuals to fish at the dam.
Offically, the signage forbids any trespass, all the above mentioned parties have been lenient in enforcing the rule, because noone really wants to mess with a man’s fishin’
How can we get this dealt with ??
Simply put, there have been too many work parties from March 1st until now to accurately list all the efforts made by volunteers at the dam this season. As of 6/7 the water level is nearing 271′ and barring any torrential rains we should be looking good for all interests in regard to water levels within the next few weeks. Anyone interested in volunteering please call 207-577-3671
Ian Barclay 6/13/08
The 2008 ALIC annual meeting has been rescheduled from August 2 to Saturday, August 16 at the Yacht Club in Wayne. We’ll begin at 8:30 a.m. with our always-delicious potluck breakfast followed by our business meeting at 9:00. Hope to see you there!
Sunday March 30th Mark & Ian 1.5 hours, Typical removal of debris (and a plastic Snow Board) creating 100% flow on rack #2 and 85% on #1,
Friday April 5th Mark and Ian 1 hour, Removed triple trunk and root tree (18′) that had been stuck against the dam.
Removed typical debris.
Tied Off an 20+ foot triple trunk with root that was impending. This one will be a problem if it ends up against the racks. This one will need to be cut up in order to move it effectively.
Sunday Oct 14th Ian 1 hour Removed various debris form Lake side of Dam
Sunday Oct 21st Bruce & Ian 2.5 hours removed panels form sluice racks and removed various logs and debris, leaves are a accumulative problem. We removed a 14 ft log from the river but were only able to pull it to the side of the ramp with Bruces vehicle.
Sunday Oct 28th Marc, Ian, and Ethan Huntington arrival 10:30 am departure 1:45
The mass of leaves have accumlated on the surface against the racks as well as submerged leaves accumulating at the foot of the racks. Wearing wetsuit,gloves,etc Ian was able to stand on a mass of leave 2-4 ft high and 3 -4 feet thick as Ian worked to pass the leaves all through the sluice rack. Marc and Ethan picked away at the logs and other debris with pike poles and hand tools After 2+ hours standing in waste/ chest deep water 98% of the leaves blocking the racks and filling the lagoon had been passed through the racks by hand. Unfortuneately I expect more soon.
Using a come-a-long (supplied by Riverbend) Marc was able to open the #1 barn door to help pass the leaves, small logs, 2×4, and debris down stream. Marc was also able to pull a rather large difficult log for the river side with his truck.
There are leaves on the deck that need to be shoveled up before the Lake side rises much more.
The Andro river rose 3 ft between Friday 10/26 and Midnight Saturday and (according to the Rumford guage) dropped back down those three feet by 10/30. We should see that drop at the dam shortly and will have to monitor the flow every few days for November into December.
Who joins ALIC? Summer residents, year-round lake dwellers, townspeople who enjoy the lake, seasonal visitors - anyone who wants to support our efforts to “preserve and protect” Androscoggin Lake. Memberships range from $20 (individual) to $100 (benefactor), but any and all donations are gratefully acknowledged and tax deductible. Mail to: ALIC, P.O. Box 307, Wayne, ME 04284 Thank you so very much for your support!
This photo exhibits a typical 12+ ‘ log “up-righted” against the sluce racks of the dam. The water on the Lake Side is 6+ Feet higher than that on the Androscoggin River side on this day which meant there was thousands of pounds a water pressure on this saturated piece of hardwood. Removing require three men, hand tools, come-a-long, and once removed, cutting it up in oredr to move it far enough to be disposed of. Logs of this size are typical and arrive as often as every few days.
