China Lake Association

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful Memorial Day as we take time to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

05/23/2026

🌊 What will China Lake look like 10 years from now? 20 years from now?

Will future generations still experience clean water, peaceful mornings, thriving wildlife, and a community that truly cares?

That answer depends on us — right now.

The China Lake Association is looking for future Board Members from all generations, backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a new neighbor, retired, working full-time, young, or somewhere in between — your voice matters.

You do not need to be an expert to make a difference. We need people who care about protecting the lake, strengthening the community, and helping preserve this special place for future generations.

✅ Help protect water quality
✅ Preserve the lake for future generations
✅ Support community events and programs
✅ Bring new ideas and energy to the table
✅ Build connections with neighbors who care deeply about this place

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, this is your sign!

🚩Apply today!
https://www.chinalakeassociation.org/volunteer

05/21/2026

Trees are instrumental in defending against erosion... and as we all know, erosion is a leading cobtributor of phosphorus runoff, which can lead to algae blooms...

Ergo: save trees, save lake! 🌳 🌳 🌳 💦 💦 💦

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service is asking residents, landowners, and municipalities to help slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), a destructive insect responsible for killing millions of ash trees across North America.

As the EAB continues to threaten Maine’s forests and communities, the Maine Forest Service encourages the public to learn how to identify ash trees and signs of infestation, participate in monitoring efforts, and help prevent the spread of invasive pests.

Here are five ways to help slow EAB:
1) Learn how to identify ash trees
2) Learn how to identify signs of EAB
3) Learn how to identify the EAB
4) Create a girdled ash tree to monitor for EAB
5) Leave your firewood at home and prevent the spread of invasive pests

These five steps, along with many other helpful resources, are accessible at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/eab/EABsigns.shtml.

05/20/2026

You can "catch" the alewives at the Box Mill Dam in Vassalboro, too!

Here, fishy, fishy, fishy! 🐟 🐟 🐟

05/17/2026

Great learning opportunity!

05/12/2026

China Lake is one of the lucky ones — no invasive aquatic species… yet. 🚫🌿 Staying that way takes all of us. Join us to learn what’s at stake, what to watch for, and how we can protect the lake we love. 💙

Happening this Thursday! 📅🌿
Invasive Plant Patrol Webinar: IPP 101 🌊🔍

Healthy lakes depend on early action 💧. Help identify aquatic invasive plants before they spread and become harder to control ⚠️🌱.

Join our FREE Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP 101) webinar that trains volunteers to identify and report suspicious aquatic plants 🙌🌿. In just three hours, you'll learn the key features of the 15 invasive species on Maine's watch list and how to get involved 📚🌊.

📅 Date: May 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM

🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SeLXd9UnRba9qRpcgun-xw
🌊💙

05/11/2026

Anyone else with vivid memories of catching bullfrogs along the shore of China Lake?

05/05/2026

Let's hear it for the frogs, salamanders and newts! 🐸

04/30/2026

Beginning May 22, Courtesy Boat Inspectors will be stationed at China Lake, Webber Pond, Threemile Pond, and Togus Pond every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Sept. 7. They’ll assist boaters in identifying and removing any invasive aquatic species from their boats before entering the monitored waterbodies.

We appreciate your support of their efforts, as well as your continued, independent vigilance on other days and at other waterbodies.

North Pond Association Three Mile Pond Association
Worromontogus Lake Association

04/30/2026

‼️ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 9! If you're a lake frontage property owner on China Lake, don't miss this opportunity to beautify your landscape and protect the lake!‼️

✅ One FREE bundle ($250 value) per household
✅ Pickup details will be emailed around May 30 (approx. one week before distribution)
✅ ORDER NOW: https://forms.gle/3qcTfraqdFE5tayP8