Mousam Lake Region Association

10/02/2026

Did you know that water running from your property into Mousam Lake can undermine the health of the lake? It's not TOO early to consider 2027 site improvements for the health of Lower Mousam, Upper Mousam and Goose Pond. Water quality is one of the MLRA's primary focuses, and the remediation work that Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps ASYCC does to curb storm water runoff are critical to these efforts. Check out this video fmi. You can contact Dave Burns, Program Director for ASYCC on their site @ http://asycc.com/sitevisit.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMR11VMq44g

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09/19/2026

Our volunteers are pulling the State navigational markers from Mousam today. Thanks Nancy for sharing your photo.

08/31/2026

Mousam Lake and Goose Pond ~ Water level and upcoming draw down ....

The Town of Sanford who controls water flow and, thereby, lake level, does not notify the MLRA when they will drop the water level on Mousam Lake.

They are in total control of the dam and water level, based upon Gov't-mandated flow rates through their waste water treatment facility.

Historically, in October (again, we have no idea of date) the Town of Sanford tends to drop the lake level down for the winter. Until then lake level is driven by Mother Nature and Sanford's water-level management.

08/29/2026

More hard work in Oak Cove this morning. Jamie and Dennis harvested another 25 gallons of in Oak Cove (sector #81), Upper Mousam.

The plant really compresses once it's out of water. This haul is quite impressive for two people snorkeling❣️ We are grateful for our and ...

Sector maps make it easier for us to communicate locations. They are at http://tiny.cc/mlra-survey-maps-fb

Wanna learn to ID the invasive species of bladderwort so you can pull w**d, msg Kristi or Stephen. Note that plants currently showing tiny lilac blooms are bladderwort ... They are our NATIVE purple bladderwort, so need not be pulled!

08/29/2026

We have such wonderful volunteers. Today, Holly and a friend harvested in sector 5 of Goose Pond. Meanwhile, Dennis and Lynn got TWENTY GALLONS (pictured) snorkeling in Oak Cove. He reports there is much more remaining deep in the cove (sector 81).

If you'd like to see the sector maps, they are here ... http://tiny.cc/mlra-survey-maps-fb

08/27/2026

Despite some strong winds pushing the kayaks around, Janis and Kristi snagged about 5 gallons of on their mini pop up in sector 5 of Goose Pond. "It was a BONUS 😍 to see the dainty lilac flowers of the native, purple bladderwort and the water lilies in bloom!"

Our group harvests have ended for 2026, but we encourage shoreline owners to scout for and remove this invasive plant! Message Kristi if you are still unsure what the floating plant looks like and want to learn.

There is a photo album here: tiny.cc/mlra-sb-photos

08/25/2026

There is still quite a bit of readily visible/scoopable in Sector 5 of Goose Pond. Janis and Kristi will be taking kayaks from the south western shore up to sector 5 (northwestern shore) to harvest with small garden rakes from kayaks. If you'd like to join us, please do. If you'd like to snorkel, we suggest you find a friend that can accompany and spot/provide surface support. TY. For any questions, message Kristi.

08/22/2026

Thank you to our boat/car/volunteer HOST properties, Pontoon boat lender, and the 24 caring, hard-workers who contributed to today's harvest by and . We collected 55 gallons of the Invasive Aquatic Plant (IAP); unfortunately, GOOSE POND remains infested along the northern sections of Tottle Road (sectors 5 and, lesser so, 4 show in in last image).

If you live nearby, please continue to harvest if possible. Head to sector 5, in the shallows and easy to snag with a small garden rake from kayak .... or as one person suggested, wearing high-water waders!

Janis and Kristi are planning to head up to Sector 5 Thursday, 8/27 at 10 am for a PopUP if anyone wants to join them (what to bring noted above). We appreciate everyone wearing a PFD for our collective safety.

08/17/2026

We'll meet for our final large-group harvest this-coming Saturday in Goose. Additional details are on the EVENT PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/events/2302515147157908/
and Sign-Up Form
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAEA62AA2FCCF8-65172931-invasive #/