Updated 1/24/2012
Check out the Events Calendar: Many new PWA events have been listed on the Events Calendar - check back often!
PWA is accepting early registrations
for the 2012 sessions of Watershed Kids Nature Day Camp. Find more details and a brochure on our environmental education page.
 The Pemaquid Watershed Association is pleased to welcome Amelia Fogg as this year’s Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) AmeriCorps Member and PWA Education Coordinator. Visit the PWA office and say "hello".
Amelia provides us with this
introduction: I grew up in Pittsford, New York, and graduated from Colby College in Waterville, ME. I have been a nature lover and outdoor enthusiast since I was young, when I would go exploring in the woods with my family. I fell in love with the state of Maine when I visited a friend’s family home in Lubec, and became even more connected to the area when I went to college in Waterville. I hope to pursue a career in environmental education, combining my interests in people and communities with my love for the natural world.
Midwinter Birdseed Sale – Orders May Be Placed Now! Think of your feathered friends and order a good supply of seeds and suet from PWA. It's a win-win opportunity to benefit PWA's work to conserve the natural resources of our watershed and help the birds this winter – which surely will come one of these days! Download your order form here (pdf file), or call the office (563-2196) if downloads are problematic for you or your computer.
Orders must be received by Thursday, January 26, 2012. Birdseed will be available for pickup on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9–11 a.m. at Lincoln County Publishing in Newcastle.
PWA Hike and Paddle Pocket Guide
 Those seeking to find out more about paddling the Pemaquid River and those who want a quick overview of PWA's preserves will now be able to get it all in one handy reference. Thanks to the hard work of graphic designer and PWA member Laurie Herron of Royal River Graphics and the printing sponsorship of Lincoln County Publish-ing, PWA is proud to now offer a Hike and Paddle Pocket Guide. The full-color guide provides background, trail infor-mation, and directions to PWA's preserves and gives information about paddling the Pemaquid River, including directions to the five major put-in launches. It folds to a handy 3.5x5.5" size and opens to a 11x14" double-sided guide. Available at the PWA office for a suggested donation of $2. Or order from our Merchandise Page.
• Lake or Pond?? We often are asked why is Pemaquid a "Pond" rather than a "Lake" ... or more generally, what is the difference between a Pond and a Lake? Here is some infomation from The Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program to shed some light on that question!
• PWA on Facebook: Check out PWA on Facebook and become a Fan today!
• Outdoors Tips: Enjoy all that our area has to offer - but be aware of potential challenges.
- Ticks may be out early this year and active late - be careful outdoors at home and away. Take a look at the Maine State Site for some good information on ticks and lyme disease.
• ANNOUNCEMENT: Standpipe Redemption on Mills Road in Newcastle (next to Lincoln County Publishing) is now accepting bottle returns with pro-ceeds directed to PWA. Just let them know to send your redemption amount to PWA. It's that easy. They are open Mon-Sat from 8-5. They also do business pick-ups (to arrange, call 563-1520).
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Activities in support of the PWA’s goals have
three major components. Our water quality monitoring program establishes
sound baseline data from which we can monitor future changes in
water quality. Beachcombers’ Rest
Nature Center at Pemaquid Beach helps to promote stewardship of
the beach and local environment. Protection of areas of ecological
and scenic value through the land trust program represents the
third aspect of our activities.
