The Crescent Lake Watershed Association (CLWA)
CLWA was formed to promote the protection and enhancement of the water quality of Crescent Lake and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value. It works with other organizations that share this purpose and coordinates activities to minimize unnecessary duplication of efforts. Join us -- and help support our efforts to preserve our beautiful lake!
CLWA was formed to promote the protection and enhancement of the water quality of Crescent Lake and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value. It works with other organizations that share this purpose and coordinates activities to minimize unnecessary duplication of efforts. Join us -- and help support our efforts to preserve our beautiful lake!
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About CLWA:
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Recent Updates:
Milfoil Found on Long Lake Milfoil has been found on Long Lake. An email message to CLWA members and friends alerts Crescent Lake residents to measures being taken to prevent an infestation in our lake... read more 2017 Annual Meeting
The CLWA Annual Meeting was held on July 15. Business included election of officers and board members and discussion of topics concerning Crescent Lake... read more. For a slideshow of pictures taken at the Annual Meeting: CLICK HERE. 
It's the Lake Monitoring Boat!
You may have seen this pontoon boat with the yellow banner. It's the CLWA Lake Monitoring boat, manned by CLWA volunteers... read more  Click for
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CLWA Installs Collection Station
For Discarded Fishing Lines CLWA has installed a monofilament collection station at the Raymond boat launch. It's purpose is to provide a place where fishermen can deposit snarls of discarded fishing line, instead of throwing them on the ground where birds may find them and use them as building material for nests. Young birds often become entangled in fishing line, resulting in their demise. For more information about the hazards of discarded fishing line, and a picture of the new CLWA Monofilament Collection Station, click here. CLWA Works with Nearby Lakes
To Support New Clean Water Grant The Town of Raymond has received a rare third Clean Water Grant for the Panther Pond watershed. The grant will continue work done previously to prevent storm water runoff erosion which... read more. Raymond Community Forest
The Loon Echo Land Trust celebrated the official opening of the Raymond Community Forest in December 2016. To view a map of the Raymond Community Forest preserve and trails: CLICK HERE. 
Watershed Improvement Project
Phase II Summary Report Update The three-year watershed restoration grant (2014-2016) focused on improving water quality of Crescent Lake by addressing soil erosion from roads, shorelines and youth camps in the Crescent Lake watershed. Here are the updated summary reports: CLICK HERE. Who Are the CLIPPERS?
CLIPPERS stands for the Crescent Lake Invasive Plant Patrol, a team of volunteers trained in plant identification, marking and removal who actively inspect the entire shoreline. Read more in the CLIPPERS annual report. 
LakeSmart Awards
The LakeSmart Awards recognize waterfront home-owners who use natural landscaping strategies to protect the health of their lake. For information about LakeSmart awards which have been presented to Crescent Lake property owners, see the following:
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