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Milfoil Militia Variable Milfoil Vigilance Pam Wilkinson & Tim Greer

Chemistry and favorable growing conditions of the lake determines the health and plant growth both native and invasive. To date we have removed over 123 tons of milfoil which left unchecked would have choked our lake three times over. Please review the spreadsheet that shows year totals for amounts removed in various areas, volunteer time and dollars spent. Our crew consists of a few good men and woman who have worked together well. We have consistency, back-up, and a crew who is reliable and is familiar with the lake, process and procedures. Otherwise we would be training someone each year and not guaranteed they would return. Our team is effective, efficient and energetic who love their jobs. So in summary we have well-greased program. We cannot begin to think we can stop what we are doing. We need your continued support so we are able to continue to keep your lake clear, your property values from eroding and allow your future generations of loved ones to continue to create memories and enjoy what you do now.

The Milfoil Militia Team, Pam Wilkinson and Tim Greer

G ray W indham MILFOIL MILITIA TALLIES

A mount S pent

U pper B asin

F arwell C ove

M umford C ove

L ower B asin

T win B rooks

B eaver C ove

B ean I sland

B ag T otals *

V olunteer T ime in D ollars

T otal P roject C osts

YEAR

-

- - - - - - - - - - -

-

- - - - - -

-

1,200.0

-

$62,517

$76,551 $64,912 $65,366 $84,312 $60,817 $59,555 $65,418 $56,926 $41,479 $72,167 $37,469

$9,650

2006**

-

91.0 63.0

1,260.0 $9,255 $67,296 1,769.0 $9,260 $55,652 1,720.0 $13,786 $51,580 1,781.0 $17,046 $67,266 718.0 $12,466 $48,350 1,130.0 $13,301 $46,254 1,186.5 $13,910 $51,508 630.8 $13,000 $43,926 389.5 $9,246 $32,233

133.0

710.0

55.0 62.0 58.0 54.0 17.0 50.0 25.8 54.5 11.0

215.0 390.0 187.0 178.0 86.5 314.5 180.3 93.0 271.0

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

97.0

1,332.0

9.0 2.0 7.0

296.0

967.0

47.0 16.0 20.5 33.5 28.0 71.0 34.0

1,491.0

760.8 954.0 353.0 500.0 164.5 126.5 130.0

16.0 49.0 15.0 50.0 23.5 10.0 16.0

3.0 3.0

- - -

52.5 38.5 48.3

-

$9,325

$28,144

236.5

2.0 2.0

1.0 2.0

183.8 $8,311 $28,814 $37,125 162.3 $8,200 $36,186 $44,386

0.5 0.3 0.3

2.0

93.0

-

779.0

2,054.5

8.0 7,581.8 12,367.3 $146,756 $619,726

351.5

$766,483

391.3

TOTAL

TOTAL TONNAGE REMOVED TO DATE BY THE MILFOIL CREW: 124

*Each bag equals approx. 20 pounds dry weight. ** Lost info recovered from DEP. Only totals given, no breakdowns.

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