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The four juvenile loons have been observed swimming together on the lake in early November. The late hatching chicks have caught up to the older chicks in size. This is the first time since 2002 that four chicks hatched and survived. The only other year with the same statistics was 1988. Statewide the chick hatch rate this year was up considerably after several years where the rate was not high enough to replace the existing population. |
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Taken 10/2011 by David Clancy. 
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The 2011 draw down will begin on October 1st. They will be drawing down three feet from the "normal" level, which might end up being more than three feet since the water level is still a bit high. |
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Water Quality Monitoring Report |
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Written by Chuck Hodsdon
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Saturday, 03 July 2010 18:20 |
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The Secchi Disc is the most commonly used device for determining water quality. It is an 8” diameter disc with alternating black and white quadrants. It is lowered into the lake on a tether and the test is to see how deep it can be lowered into the lake and still see it. The observer uses a scope which is much like a swimming mask to observe the disc.
A program called the Secchi Dip- In is run by Kent State University in Ohio and they collect data from all over the country and in many foreign countries as well. Over the years this data has been catalogued and one can compare the data from their lake with those all over the country. Great East Lake is one of a small percentage of lakes which has had an average secchi disk reading in the vicinity of 10 meters. A national average might be more in the vicinity of 2 or 3 meters.
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Read more... [Water Quality Monitoring Report]
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Boating Safety Law Enforcement Contacts |
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Should you have the need to contact the boating safety law enforcement agencies for either state use the following telephone numbers:
MAINE - The Maine Warden Service at 1-800-452-4664
New Hampshire - NH Marine Patrol at 603-293-2037
Since both of these numbers are the agencies' dispatch numbers it is recommended that you ask to have an officer return your phone call. |
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