Protecting Thompson Lake for over 50 Years

 Thompson Lake Watershed Survey 2023

The 2023 Watershed Survey Report is now available!

In May of 2023 TLEA volunteers and Technical Leaders surveyed the entire watershed of Thompson Lake. This nonregulatory survey was done to identify erosion sites and develop a Watershed Protection Plan for the next 10 years. We identified 299 sites that had significant erosion. Erosion, a form of non-point source pollution (NPS) is the biggest threat to the water quality of the lake. Property owners can go to the “Watershed Survey” page under “Programs” on this website to see the results of the survey. The Report lists sites of erosion, their level of impact, and what kind of remediation measures are recommended. Check it out by clicking:

2023 Watershed Survey Report

TLEA 2024 Annual Meeting –  August 3, 2024,  9AM-11AM

Oxford Community Center,  223 King St.,  Oxford

Above:  Hobart Hardej and Ron Armontrout

Ron Armontrout

voted President of TLEA

and

Hobart Hardej

voted  Vice-President

at 2023 Annual Meeting

Youth Conservation Corp Ready for a Busy Season

Local Students Receive Summer Employment and Environmental Education

TLEA’s YCC Program tackled a long list of  projects last summer and Summer 2024 will be even busier!   YCC Project Coordinator Chris Stoehner and TLEA YCC Board Member Jim Skinner work closely with Thompson Lake homeowners to inspect erosion issues, develop work plans, obtain any necessary permits, provide cost estimates and complete the remediation work.

If your property needs attention, please contact Jim Skinner at YCC@ThompsonLake.org.

For info,  email:  YCC@thompsonlake.org

Learn More About the Youth Conservation Corps

Learn more about Youth Conservation Corp crews who focus on erosion-control efforts and other activities that improve lake and water quality. At the Maine Lakes Conference in 2023, Whitney Baker from 30 Mile River watershed association shared an overview of the YCC program, and her perspective from a staffed regional watershed organization. Jim Skinner from Thompson Lake Environmental Association will share his perspective from a lake association that relies on volunteers to run and manage the program. Both speakers will share “lessons learned”, ideas for success, and some of the challenges they’ve faced organizing YCC crews for their lake and their region.
More information can be found at the Maine Lakes Conference website.

Helping Our Neighbors on the Lake

Join the TLEA Board in helping Agassiz Village Staff and Volunters prepare their wonderful camp for the summer.

Agassiz Village, a not-for-profit camp,  was founded 88 years ago to give children the opportunity for a transformative and fun overnight camp experience. It welcomes campers ages 8-17 and focuses on underserved children. Its programs are led by competent, caring staff and include traditional camp activities and teen leadership programs on Lake Thompson.

May 31-June 2 (Friday-Sunday)

71 Agassiz Village Lane, Poland