Thanks for a great 2019 Annual Workshop! Tune in next spring for more information on the 2020 Annual Workshop. 2019 Annual Workshop: Stormwater Management and Your Lake or Pond Register today! Friday April 12th, 2019 8 AM to 4 PM Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 MA… Read more »
Join Our Board! Seeking President, Vice President, Secretary and More
MA COLAP is seeking energetic, passionate people to aid in our mission of protecting and preserving MA lakes. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: President: The President acts as Chairman of the Board of Directors and preside over meetings of the members and the Board. The President is the primary spokesperson for… Read more »
Presentations Now Available from LAPA West Symposium
The following presentations from the LAPA West (Lakes and Ponds Association of Western Massachusetts) symposium are now available for download: Understanding Wetland Regulations: The Fundamentals in Wetland Law and Regulation, Rob VanDerKar Developing Successful Lake Management Plans: Considering All the Elements, Ken Wagner
5th Annual Paddle Poker Run
Join the Quaboag Quacumquasit Lake Association on Saturday September 8, 2018 for the fifth annual Poker Paddle Run! The entry fee is $20 and the grand prize is $250. Funds are used to help pay for aquatic vegetation management on both lakes. Please see the flyer for additional information.
Paddle Skedaddle – Canoe and Kayak Races Return to Hamilton Reservoir
The following press release was provided by the Friends of the Hamilton Reservoir Association. The Hamilton Reservoir in Holland will again be the site of a paddle-sport race on Sunday Aug. 26. The race is a fundraiser for the local lake association, the Friends of the Hamilton Reservoir Assoc. (FHRA). The FHRA is a 501… Read more »
Message from the Incoming President
To the members of MA COLAP: I am excited to accept the position of President for MA COLAP. Past presidents have worked hard to bring about the modernization of the organization. These changes have included developing a new website, refining the bylaws, and expanding the use of electronic communication. As media coordinator, I have been… Read more »
Message from the Outgoing President
Greeting members and friends of the Massachusetts Coalition of Lakes and Ponds! Just a week ago, we were at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife hearing wonderful presentations and networking with various lake management and environmental organizations. Thank you to everyone who helped pull off our event! And a special thanks to the MA… Read more »
MA COLAP Bylaw Update
The Board of Directors is proposing changes to MA COLAP’s bylaws. Bylaw changes will be voted on during the April 13, 2018 meeting in Westborough, MA. Changes to the bylaws are intended to streamline language and modernize MA COLAP to fit the organization as it stands today. Please read the following documents to stay up… Read more »
Join Us For Our Annual Workshop: Invasive Species and Lakes in Massachusetts – Friday April 13, 2018
Registration is now closed for our annual conference. We can’t wait to see you there! MA COLAP will be hosting our annual workshop at the LEED certified Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Westborough, MA. Friday April 13th, 2018 8 AM to 3:40 PM Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough,… Read more »
Program for Annual Workshop!
Please see attached PDF for the program for the 2017 workshop Program Announcement 317