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Contents... Mission Statement ................................................ 1 Contact Information .............................................. 1 LSLA Board members ........................................... 2 Membership Address Updates .............................. 2 President’s Message ............................................ 3 Little Sebago Lake Environment Courtesy Boat Inspection Program ................................ 4 2022/2023 Winter Hopkins Dam Report ............... 4 LSLA Watershed Activities and Programs .......................4 What’s happening Around My Lake? ................. 6-9 Hybrid Invasive Variable Milfoil Militia Program . 10-11 2022 Little Sebago Rescues and Release .... 12-15 Water Quality ................................................. 16-17 Little Sebago Lake Engagement Road Association Contacts ................................. 18 Call for Calendar Photos ..................................... 18

The LSLA board of director’s efforts include water quality testing, milfoil management, educational brochures on shoreline and watershed protections, safety programs, and helpful lake friendly advice. There are various facets that interplay with how we can connect with the lake residents. Our team of board members, committee members and volunteers are integral in making this all happen. These people who care and donate so much of their time are essential and make being LSLA’s president a pleasure. The following pages will provide summer updates of efforts that play an important role in the wellbeing of your lake. Our members are a very important part of this community and we welcome your involvement and input to make sure its quality is preserved. May your summer memories keep you warm all winter. On behalf of the Little Sebago Lake Association BOD, 2022 LSLA Scholarship Awards .......................... 19 LSLA Functions & Finances ................................ 19 Little Sebago Lake Interesting Facts .................. 19 15 th Annual Pirate Parade .............................. 20-21 2022 LSLAAnnual Membership Meeting ............ 22 Connecting and Communicating ......................... 23 LSLA Merchandise .............................................. 24 2022 LSLA Online Auction & Raffle Fundraiser .. 25 LSLA - 100 Years of Lake Stewardship .............. 26 Help Wanted ....................................................... 26 Education & Topics of Interest 2022 Safety Patrol Program ............................... 27 A Loon Experience on Little Sebago Lake .... 28-29 Starlight - Moonlight - Milky Way---Where are you? . 30 Thank You to our Supporters .............................. 31 Photo by Heather Benotti ..................................... 32

LSLA President’s Message

We wait all winter to have a summer of sunny days and warm nights. The summer of 2022 did not disappoint. Even with the drought, everyone had enough water to maneuver both narrows and understood that until the rain gods provided, there wasn’t a need to question why the water was so low. The lower sandy narrows needed to be dredged more often and

poor Rod, our Hopkins Dam keeper, was left idle waiting to operate the new controls of the upgraded dam gate. October 15 th is the date the State mandates to open the dam to assist with the flushing rate and to minimize shoreline ice damage. With the flip of a switch, fall’s rains put Rod back to work. The boat launch provided access for day trippers, launching of boats for lake residents who don’t have land access, and fishing tournaments. This makes for a busy lake and the board of directors work to make sure each day brings joy, safely.

Pam Wilkinson, President

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