Long Pond Restoration

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In recent years, Long Pond has suffered a series of cyanobacteria algae blooms. These blooms are caused by an excess of nutrients in the water, most notably phosphorus, combined with an increase in average water temperatures. Left unchecked, these blooms will continue over time, with some years worse than others.

The Long Pond Association's (LPA) Board of Directors has been working hard to understand the costs and timing of how to remedy this problem. Watershed protection has been progressing, and some property owners have been making improvements to minimize watershed damage to the lake. Ultimately, we want to pursue an alum treatment to restore the lake to full health, hopefully in Spring 2022.

As you may have read in our recent newsletter, while this past summer provided a series of favorable weather conditions to keep the lake clear, we are still faced with the environmental risks noted above. The good news is the remediation plan has been progressing, and thanks to many we had a successful Phase One resulting in a total of $135,415 raised. Surplus funds from Phase One of approximately $40,000 will be carried over into Phase Two.…but we still have a long way to go. Once again, we are requesting your help to raise the necessary funds needed for the plan’s implementation and stop the cycle of nutrient release from lake-bottom sediment.

The board has approved a Phase Two goal of $250,000 and the good news is we are already at that goal. Our consultant FB Environmental will be assisting the LPA board to determine the final costs needed once quotes and proposals are received. As in Phase One, West End House Camp has generously pledged to match donations dollar-to-dollar up to $120,000 in Phase Two!

If you have not already made a pledge to our Phase Two campaign, please consider making a contribution now to preserve Long Pond's water quality for many years to come. There are several ways to donate: by check, credit card, or ACH/bank transfer. To donate by check, please fill out the form below. Or,

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If you would like to make a donation of stock, please contact Marty Jacobs, LPA’s Treasurer, via phone (617-894-3973) or email (mj@jacobs-thomas.com).