:: TLEA awarded $10,000 grant from Franklin Savings Bank as the top vote getter in Oxford County for the FSB Community 150 program. The funds will be applied towards our on-going milfoil eradication campaign. Thanks to all our members and friends who voted; and thanks to Franklin Savings Bank!
:: 2018 TLEA Annual Milfoil Report.Highlights of 2018 include the second year of a major push to clear 10 acres at Pine Point using benthic barriers. Approximately 5 acres have been covered so far. To fund this effort and continue on going monitoring lake wide, TLEA is in the second year of a Capital Campaign to raise $500,000. Please help us with your contributions!
:: 2018 TLEA Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, August 4, 9:00 to 11:15am at the Station House Community Center in Oxford (corner of King St. & Rte. 121)
:: Boat Identification Stickers for non-motorized water craft can be found in the Clynk bin, front steps of the TLEA Office located on Pleasant St., Oxford.
:: Ice Out Contest Winners: Pam and Jim Hughes correctly predicted April 24 as the 2018 ice out date. Here's the list of past Ice Out dates on Thompson Lake.
:: Sale of invasive plants banned in Maine As of Jan. 1, 2018, 33 invasive plant species may no longer be sold, imported to or propagated in Maine. Non-native species can crowd out local wildlife and disrupt ecosystems. Help stamp out invasive species by removing these pests.
:: TLEA receives 2015 Stewardship Award from CCSWCD The annual award recognizes one group that has shown dedication to conservation of natural resources in working with the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District. Read more
:: Fireworks Survey Report. See the results of our survery regarding use of fireworks around the lake.
:: CLYNK RECYCLING PROGRAM to benefit TLEA. The"CLYNK" program at Hannford's is a convenient way to help TLEA's environmental programs. The special green bags can be found in a plastic bin located on the back steps at the TLEA office, 163 Pleasant St. Oxford.
:: TLEA's Woven Throw A great gift idea featuring historical landmarks around Thompson Lake. Click the image for a larger view including description of the historical landmarks depicted. To order a throw, download this printable order form.
The TLEA Office is located at 163 Pleasant St., Oxford. Office hours are by appointment only. Call 207-539-9122 and ask for Kathy Cain. You can contact TLEA at this email address: mmtlea@gmail.com
