SThe Joe's Pond Association monitors the pond for invasive species. On August 19, 2024, the State of Vermont identified a sample submitted by a member as Eurasian Milfoil. On August 20 a team of divers from the state arrived to conduct a search. By a coincidence, the scheduled biennial survey hired by the JPA was on site also and they joined together. A map was produced that showed a patch (10 x 20 ft) of milfoil was located off LaGue's property with a small scattering of other plants along the western Cabot side of the lake. On August 28, a diving team eradicated the found patch plus the scatters (individual plants). Another survey on August 30 was conducted and no Eurasian Milfoil was found. The eradication team will return on September 6 to pull remaining roots on the 10' X 20" idenitified patch of milfoil. Seeds and bits and pieces of the weed are likely still present and all camp owners must be vigilant.
A management plan will be developed and a lead person from the lake will be trained to identify the milfoil. This is an ongoing issue and with patience and determination, Joe's Pond can eradicate this invasive weed with our community's help in keeping a vigilant eye on their own frontage. In the spring, Kim Jensen, Aquatic Invasives Species Program Lead and an Environmental Scientist for the State of Vermont, will conduct a workshop at Joe's Pond. Please check back for sign up to complete this program and become a Vermont Invasive Patrollers. To educate yourself please go to the websites indicated and get involved.
A Key to Common Vermont Aquatic Plant Species
Vermont Invasive Patrollers Manual
Vermont Invasive Patrollers for Animals Manual
The Association's inspection team, which is housed at the boating access area, is active throughout the summer.
The Association encourages all users of the pond—members and nonmembers—to report suspicious plants. To report a suspicious plant, bring specimens to the boating access area or contact JPA Director of Water Quality and Safety, Nicole Begin (email Nicole).
For more information on invasive species in Vermont, click HERE.
A management plan will be developed and a lead person from the lake will be trained to identify the milfoil. This is an ongoing issue and with patience and determination, Joe's Pond can eradicate this invasive weed with our community's help in keeping a vigilant eye on their own frontage. In the spring, Kim Jensen, Aquatic Invasives Species Program Lead and an Environmental Scientist for the State of Vermont, will conduct a workshop at Joe's Pond. Please check back for sign up to complete this program and become a Vermont Invasive Patrollers. To educate yourself please go to the websites indicated and get involved.
A Key to Common Vermont Aquatic Plant Species
Vermont Invasive Patrollers Manual
Vermont Invasive Patrollers for Animals Manual
The Association's inspection team, which is housed at the boating access area, is active throughout the summer.
The Association encourages all users of the pond—members and nonmembers—to report suspicious plants. To report a suspicious plant, bring specimens to the boating access area or contact JPA Director of Water Quality and Safety, Nicole Begin (email Nicole).
For more information on invasive species in Vermont, click HERE.