The Maine Lakes Society (formerly the Congress of Lake Associations or COLA) is holding their annual membership meeting this coming June 28th at Colby College in Waterville. For years Ed Grant attended the Annual COLA meetings on behalf of the Clary Lake Association. I represented the Association at last year’s meeting and I had a blast, I’m planning on attending this year too. If anyone would like to ride along, let me know. The cost is $20 per person. The cutoff for online registration is June 25th. Here’s a link to the Meeting Agenda. Here’s the newsletter/announcement they sent around today:

May 27, 2014

SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER ON JUNE 28 AT THE CONFERENCE From hard fought milfoil battles and legislative victories to a ground-breaking partnership for watershed protection, this day full of Success Stories will inform, inspire, and point us all toward a new Vision for Maine Lakes and Watersheds.  Let’s set the Agenda together.   Registration is a snap online!   Visit our website

MAINE LAKES ARE BIG WINNERS IN THE DANCE OF LEGISLATION   Thanks to your help and that of environmental activists and legislators who understand the fragility of Maine lakes, new legislation to support the removal of invasive aquatic plants, to fund LakeSmart, stormwater management projects, land conservation, and analysis of water quality data is now law.    Getting there was half the fun.  Come hear about ‘The Dance of Legislation’ from those who pulled off the best year, ever, for Maine lakes..   3RD ANNUAL MAINE LAKES RAFFLE OFFERS HELP FOR BLACKFLY SEASON  AND DINNER ON THE DECK – – and much, much more!   They may be the best thing since sliced bread!  Portable, pocket-sized and eco-friendly , the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent will banish bugs from patio, picnic spot, or garden (225 square foot range).  Our Raffle has 12 of these handy gadgets on offer, and they are only one of a host of tantalizing prizes.    Tickets on sale at the Conference or from a Maine Lakes Society Board Member!