Crescent Lake Watershed Association

Summer Lake Work Has Begun

The Crescent Lake certified lake monitoring team began its seasonal data gathering efforts on May 31st. The team makes twice monthly trips to two locations on the lake to record vital lake health data to report to the Maine Lakes Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, one of the oldest and largest such programs in the nation. Keep an eye out for the team’s pontoon boat and give it wide leeway as you transition past the anchored boat or approach carefully to ask the team questions about their work.

CLWA Secretary Pam Akers completes the installation of a monofilament fishing line recycling station at the Crescent Lake boat ramp on Sunday. CLWA first installed the station late last year in an effort to encourage anglers to use the recycling station rather than discarding unwanted fishing line overboard. Monofilament fishing line is not only hazardous to fish and birds, it can become entangled in the hubs of boat propellers and lead to expensive lower unit and outdrive repairs. CLWA is participating in the nationwide effort to reduce such hazards in our lakes and rivers.

Susan Gajewski

Message From Our President
"Hello from CLWA. I’m always delighted by the number of people who love our lake. We have so many volunteers working year round to keep our lake a place that we can all enjoy. When Long Lake discovered milfoil in their water last summer, we stepped up our efforts to maintain clean, invasive-free water here at Crescent Lake. I am pleased to announce increased water quality checks, additional hours for the Courtesy Boat Inspections at the boat launch, and the doubling our effort to promote LakeSmart in conjunction with our invasive plant patrol crew. Read More.

Boating Safety
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Bureau of Warden Service has some boating safety information for all of us that use the lake.
Wear your life jacket!
Maine game wardens are asking boaters to pay EXTRA attention to their boating safety behaviors, and to especially ALWAYS wear their lifejackets. Remember, even the most experienced boaters can fall victim to boating crashes. Please remember the dangers of springtime water temperatures. Boaters have options when it comes to life jackets, such as new inflatable versions that offer comfort and a complete range of movement. For children and many adult activities on Maine waters, it's the law.
Take an MDIFW boating safety course
Boaters have an opportunity to gain increased knowledge of boating safety and preparedness by taking a boating safety course right here in Maine. The courses offered here in Maine are often free and are nationally recognized and accepted. An investment in a boater safety course could prove lifesaving for you or a family member. Read more about Maine’s boating safety courses HERE.