The Nature Conservancy will conduct controlled burns for land management purposes between now and the end of October. The controlled burns will be on up to 220 acres at two locations: the Madison Town Forest off of Lead Mine Road in Madison, and the Dr. Melvin Harmon Preserve off of Route 25 in Freedom.
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Governor Signs HB 292
Year-long lobbying effort results in a $2 increase in boat registration fees to help pay for the growing cost of controlling milfoil in state waters.
Lake Namaske Association President Says Milfoil is a Big State Problem
In addition to the challenges of finding money to treat his lake’s milfoil infestations, Association president Michael Allard says the bureaucracy of milfoil control is “insane.”
More Milfoil Found in Lake
Kayaker discovers the lake’s 11th infestation in a cove between Barry Bay and Leavitt Bay. Freedom’s Aquatic Invasive Species Committee quickly arranges for its removal as part of the summer’s schedule of milfoil control.
Alliance is Sponsoring “Bear Whisperer” for Freedom Old Home Week
Popular author and speaker Ben Kilham will appear at Freedom Town Hall on Monday, August 4th, at 7 p.m. Kilham is co-author of the book “Among the Bears: Raising Orphaned Cubs in the Wild,” which is considered a classic of its type. Signed copies of this and his new book, “Out on a Limb,” will be available for purchase at this family-friendly event.