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<!-- <u>Aquatic Control Technology report:</u>( see Weed Mitigation below) Note the following 3 items<br>1. "Total Kjeldal Nitrogen (TKN) values reported for Forest Lake were below the aforementioned threshold, however, elevated TKN levels were reported in the 7m sample. Elevated levels of TKN are anticipated in the hypoliminion and are the result of decomposition of organic material on the lake bottom."
<br>2. "Phosphorus can enter an aquatic system in different ways; for example, phosphorus can be introduced into the waterbody from the watershed (the land area surrounding the lake that funnels rainwater to the lake) either from a specific source or from non-point origins. <b>More comprehensive testing would need to be performed to better understand current phosphorus loading.</b>"
<br>3. "High e. coli counts reported in the 7m sample indicate a fair amount of bacteria "trapped" in the bottom waters of the lake. Similar to the high TKN and phosphorous values reported for this sample, these results are fairly typical and <b>are not cause for any immediate concern.</b>"

Aquatic Control Technology, Inc
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'''Amount:''' $ 3,000.00
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10/27/2012 <br>

[http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fishing/trout/trout_waters_nd.htm Trout Stocking at Mass Wildlife]<br>

[http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9AE00CDEF4FCBB9B85257AC20067E738 New EPA Beach guidlines issued.] -->
==Association Update==
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'''Next Meeting:''' <br>
<b><u>Wednesday April 9, 2015 tentatively 6:30 p.m at <br>
Sweetheart Inn<br>

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<br> <br>
Welcome to the Newly Elected Officers
 
Officers:<br>
President: Gregory Doyle. <br>
Vice-President: Lisa Wagner.  <br>
Treasurer: Angela Kalivas. <br>
Secretary: Cheryl Flatley.<br>

NEW: [http://www.facebook.com/ForestLakeAssociationMethuenMa Forest Lake Association-Methuen, Ma Facebook page]
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'''Keep Forest Lake Alive''' <br>
Keep our lake safe and clean--Join now. <br>
Dues are $10.00 per person/ year.(see By-Law #15)<br>
Dues must be paid at the January meeting! <br>
Join with us.
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==Weed Mitigation==
[[Media:Forest_Lake_BioSurvey_Final_Report_12-2012.pdf ]] <br>
Please Read the Final Report by Aquatic Controls on the Health of the Lake <br>

[http://www.greatersudbury.ca/living/lakes-facts/lakefront-living/green-gardening/ The effect of chemical lawn care products.We ask you to read the following article] <br>

[http://www.luresext.edu/aquaculture/aquaticvegetatioincontroland%20identification.htm Langston University Aquaculture,Aquatic Vegetation Identification and Control] <br>
 
[[Media:Forest_Lake_Survey_Summary_102312.pdf‎ ]] <br>
Please read the report dated October 23, 2012.
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==Remembrence for Friends of the Lake==
[[Obituary and Remembrances]]

==Association Minutes and Bulletin==
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[[Archived Minutes]]

== Methuen Rail Trail==
March 21,2009, spent an hour or so with the group. <br> They are trying to bring this section of the Rail Trail to life. <br>
Added a link to this group at the watershed links. <br>When you get a chance, check out the blog and click through the links.<br>
Your support is needed to help make this trail part of an active outdoor environment for your health and well being.
 [[Image:Nevins_Bird_sanctuary 002.jpg|200px|thumb|left|]]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgodsey/sets/72157606365341234/ Photos on Flickr]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgodsey/collections/72157606432579125/ images from Salem, Derry and Windham and other trails]

== 2008 Environmental Bill Notes==
[http://www.stevenbaddour.com/pdfs/Environmental_Bond_Bill_07_29_08.pdf Environmental Bond Bill 2008] <br>
[http://www.envirobond.org/ Coalition for the Environmental Bond] <br>
[http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=080814_energy_environmental_bond_bill&csid=Agov3 Governor Patrick Signs Historic Investment Bill Targeting Energy and Environment]<br>
[http://www.mma.org/index.php?Itemid=88&id=2958&option=com_content&task=view Massachusetts Municipal Association House and Senate OK environmental bond bill ]

== Methuen Health Department ==

[http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/standards/criteria/health/recreation/index.cfm 2012 Recreational Water Quality Criteria]<br>

[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS2012.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2012] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS09.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2009] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/Health/MEETINGS10.pdf Board of Health Meeting Schedule 2010] Not Posted on City Site<br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/documents/Health/MIN82608.pdf Board of Health Meeting 8/26/2008] BROKEN LINK-City Notified.<br>
[http://www.oasisdesign.net/water/quality/coliform.htm Info:Fecal Coliform Bacteria Counts: What They Really Mean About Water Quality]<br>
[http://www.hydepark.org/parks/jpac/WhitmanReport.htm Whitman Report;Chicago: Testing standards development with data]

==Recreation Usage==
[[image:Beautiful Forest lake.JPG|thumb|500px |right]]
This 55-acre, relatively infertile natural [http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/grtpond.htm#essex great pond] has a maximum depth of 28 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. <br>
It is located about two and a half miles east of Methuen center. <br>
Transparency is fair at seven feet, but aquatic vegetation is scarce except for scattered patches in the coves. <br>
Development of the shoreline is moderate to heavy, with the exception of the northeastern end, bordered by town forest. <br>
Public access is provided by a paved beach ramp located off a road through the town forest. <br>
Parking space is limited and the ramp is best suited to car top boats and canoes. <br>

[[Swimming]]

[[Fishing]]

[[Geo Caching]]

[[Hiking]]

[[Canoeing/Kayaking]]

[[Rowing]]

[[Biking]]

[[Town Forest]]

[[ATV Use in Massachusetts]]

[http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/10/21/merrimack_river_trail_idea_rekindled/ Merrimack River trail idea rekindled-2007]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_pond_(law) Great Pond Definition]

[[No Motor Boat with Internal Combustion Engine ]]

== Environmental study ==
[http://www.lycott.com/ Lycott Environmental, Inc] 1988-89 Forest Lake studies

[[Paleolimnology]]

[[Greenways]]

[[Aeration]]

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== Spicket River Watershed ==

[http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/approach.html EPA A Watershed Approach]

[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/mitigate/spicketriver.DOC Spicket River Flood Hazard Mitigation Committee Document (Microsoft WORD)]

[http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/hbi.asp?t=7 Historic Stone Arch Bridges in Massachusetts] <br>


== Addenda ==
[http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/commboh.htm DEP:Water Commissioners and Local Boards: Roles and Responsibilities for Drinking Water Compliance and Coordination]

[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN102312.pdf Drawdown October 2012 Update] <br>
[http://www.forestlakeassociation.org/images/3/30/Forest_Lake_Drawdown_Updates_01-11-11.pdf Drawdown January 2011 Update] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN9110.pdf Drawdown September 1,2010 Update] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN121109.pdf Drawdown December 2009 Update] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN111009.pdf Drawdown November 2009 Update] <br>
[http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/Documents/CONSERVATION/DRAWDOWN10209.pdf Drawdown October 2009 Update] <br>


[http://www.masslakes.com/lakeFacts.asp Interesting Lake Facts-nice site]<br> 

[[Methuen Greenways]]

[http://www.greatpondfoundation.org/commentary.cfm Great Pond Foundation, Edgartown Mass.]

[http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/eml/emlmrb.htm Merrimack River Basin,NH] <br>
[[Information]]

[[Poynter.org article]]Sale of lakefront land by Church to City of Methuen

[http://www.essexheritage.org/ts/ Trails and Sails Info]

[http://cobbettspond.org/index.htm Cobbett's Pond Impovement Association (CPIA)]

[http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_314011729.html?keyword=topstory Cobbetts Pond Consultant response]

[http://www.sdevan.com/mpfra/tshirt.htm Al Torrisi T-Shirts]

News: Latest News on Proposed Legislation and Regulations. <br>
New legislation introduced in 2009 to protect rivers by State Representative Frank Smizik (Brookline) in the proposed Sustainable Water Resources Act (Bill H 834). <br>
The bill would mandate state adoption of “streamflow standards” in every Massachusetts watershed, which would include specific criteria for protecting fisheries, aquatic life and other “instream” uses such as recreation. The bill would also require the state Office of Dam Safety to consider dam removal as an option for dealing with unsafe dams (removal of obsolete dams is highly beneficial environmentally). Finally, it would authorize public water suppliers to implement “waterbanking,” under which they could charge a small fee for new and expanded service to be spent on measures that conserve water supplies or protect them from pollution. For more information on the bill see: [http://massriversalliance.org/sustainableWaterAct.html Link.]

<b>Bluebirds </b><br>
[[image:Eastern_Bluebird.gif‎|thumb|100px |left]]
Are you interested in seeing the Eastern Bluebird make a return to our Lake and it's environs.<br>
Check out this link, provided by Mr. Ed Nied Jr, about bluebirds.<br>
[http://herper.tripod.com/index-3.html Attracting Eastern Bluebirds ]



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