The Little Ossipee Lake Association protects the quality and beauty of Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro, Maine.
There are many opportunities to be involved withe LOLA and our invasive plant patrol efforts. In partnership with our friends at the Lake Stewards of Maine, the following workshops are offered free of charge to anyone who is interested: May 9th, Invasive Plant Identification 101 with Lake Stewards of Maine May 16th, Survey123 Training with …
Last summer, the Little Ossipee Lake Association identified and confirmed the first evidence of an invasive aquatic plant species on the lake. Swollen Bladderwort, or Utricularia Inflata, was found in various coves throughout the lake. While this is not welcome news, the Association is working to contain and, hopefully one day, eradicate the plant. While …
Please join us for the annual meeting on Saturday, August 10, at 10:00 a.m. for a review of LOLA’s latest priorities. Information on inviasive plants will be highlighted.
The annual Terry Hackett Memorial Boat Parade will be held at 11:00am on July 4th, rain or shine. Starting at the Taflas house, follow the statue of Liberty boat around the entire lake, ending at Weymouth point where judging will take place. With a nod to our beloved birds on the lake, the 2024 theme …
Japanese Knotweed has been seen around the shorelines of Little Ossipee and it is fast growing, extremely adaptable, and characterized by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry as “severely invasive.” It’s notoriously difficult to kill, and so hardy it’s been known to grow through asphalt, concrete, and even the solid foundations of homes. …