ANNUAL LAKE BOON WALKATHON this Saturday, Oct 27

Submitted by kent
on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 15:37

Beginning at Pine Bluffs, Stow Town Beach, the step off is at noon but be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to register. The 5 mile walk around the lake is punctuated by i

nformative signs about historically and environmentally significant areas in our watershed. In addition we will again have Lake Boon passports which can be stamped at various points around the lake to document your journey into foreign cross-town territory and win a modest prize. 

 

Enjoy the chance to meet with your neighbors in this beautiful season.

Official notification regarding drawdown

Submitted by kent
on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 12:10

This was sent to the LBA email alias and put in the Stow and Hudson papers the week of Sept 30th.

 

Lake Boon Commission

380 Great Road

Stow, Massachusetts 01775

 

Legal Notice

The annual winter drawdown of Lake Boon for weed mitigation is scheduled to start this year after October 1st.  This year the lake will drop 12 inches.  The boards will be taken out of the dam by the Stow Highway Department.  They will be dropping the lake slowly.

Remember to wear your lifejacket this time of year (canoes/kayaks)

Submitted by kent
on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 12:02

 

Massachusetts Environmental Police Remind Canoeists and Kayakers of Lifejacket Regulations

From September 15 to May 15, all canoeists and kayakers are required to wear personal flotation devices.

BOSTON – Friday, September 14, 2012 – As air and water temperatures throughout New England are beginning to cool, Colonel Aaron Gross, Director of the Massachusetts Environmental Police, is urging all canoe and kayak enthusiasts to use lifejackets when out on waterways across the Commonwealth.

“Paddle smart from the start – wear your lifejacket,” said Colonel Gross.

Lake Boon Water Carnival Starts TONIGHT!

Submitted by kent
on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 17:30

 

The annual Water Carnival weekend, sponsored by the Lake Boon Association, will be held from Friday evening, Aug. 24, to Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26.

Activities are held at the Town Beach/Pine Bluffs Recreation Area off Sudbury Road in Stow. All events are open and free of charge to Stow and Hudson residents. It is the association’s way of showing appreciation for the many friends who support the organization’s environmental, educational and civic programs all year. 

The Lake Boon Water Carnival tradition dates back about 100 years, shortly after Lake Boon became a summer destination for

Irrigation cleared for the entire lake

Submitted by kent
on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 14:21

Lycott Environmental came out yesterday (Aug 6th) and confirmed that it is now safe to irrigate from the entire lake - even in Monahans Cove and Basins 3/4. I'm seeing the start of some algae blooms but nothing too bad yet.

Basin 1 to get two small spot treatments

Submitted by kent
on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 15:52

Slight change of plans - altough this is still covered in the current Order of Conditions.  Since residents (and Lycott) reported Water Starwort heavier than usual in basin 1, we are acquiring the additional funds from the town of Stow (or the LBA Herbicide fund - details still being worked out) to treat 2 small pockets of weeds.  You can see in this map where those two treatments will be.  Below is the email that was sent out to the LBA email alias.

"As mentioned in the initial report from Lycott Environmental, there were pockets (2 of substance) of Water Starwort found in Basin 1.  Those

Lake Boon Association Annual Meeting THIS SUNDAY!

Submitted by kent
on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 20:43

Lake Boon Association Annual Meeting
When: Sunday, June 3, 7:00 pm
Location: Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
680 Hudson Rd in Sudbury, just across the Stow/Sudbury town line 

We are happy to be hosting the meeting again at the Visitors Center of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. Plan to come a little early to check out all the exhibits and information available.

On the agenda are discussion of ongoing lake treatment, lake patrol report, a look at last year's activities and plans for this year's Water Carnival, change to articles of organization to comply with

Herbicide Treatment schedule and details

Submitted by kent
on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 18:35

 

Below are the details of this summers planned herbicide treatments.  In summary, Basin 3, 4 and Monihans cove are getting diquat (Reward) and fluridone (Sonar) because they have Milfoil, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Water Starwort, and Fanwort.  Basin 2 is getting diquat (reward) to tackle the Variable Milfoil, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, and Water Starwort.  Some Water Starwort was seen in basin 1 but  is contained in pockets 10-15 ft from shore - those weeds are not targeted because a) they are not too invasive and b) our weed budget requires us to prioritize the bigest areas of need.

With the great weather comes not-so-great weeds!

Submitted by kent
on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 14:13

As always, the weeds are back and there is a new problem child in the mix... Well, not really new but this year seems much, much worse than most for Water Starwort.  You may have noticed this little devil popping up all over, including the 1st basin.  I have included a picture I took while out fishing with the kids yesterday.  The good news is that assuming there are no problems at town meeting tonight, Stow and Hudson will again be funding treatment of the lake again.

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2011 End of the year report on weed mitigation

Submitted by kent
on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 17:54

Lycott Environmental did another fantastic job off helping us manage the lake.  Please review the attached report and let me (Kent) know if you have any questions.

 

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