Mission
To promote the protection and enhancement of the water quality of
Panther Pond and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value.
Panther Pond and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value.
Latest Updates from the Panther Pond Association:
- 2024 Annual PPA Meeting: Our annual meeting will be held on Saturday, August 10, at Camp Hinds located at 146 Plains Road. Refreshments and sign-in will start at 9:15AM. The meeting will start at 10AM and end at 12 noon. The meeting agenda will include reports from the Raymond Town Manager, Sue Look, as well as updates on water sampling results, courtesy boat inspections, financials, loon count, dam restoration, PPIPERS report and new laws regarding wake boating. We will also have a report of the PPA nominating committee and election results.
- (6/3/24) Courtesy Boat Inspector (CBI) UPDATE: The Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program, managed by RWPA, is one of the most important things that happens for the protection of Panther Pond. The program, with support from PPA, RWPA, the State of Maine and grants provides the boat inspections at the Mill Street launch. RWPA, because of a lack of volunteers, has decided to create a part time, paid position to manage this program. If you are interested in the position or know someone who is, please contact RWPA. Thanks as always for your support. (CLICK HERE for details: https://raymondwaterways.org/cbi-positions/)
- (April 25, 2024) UPDATE ON PANTHER RUN & TENNY RIVER FROM PETER LEITNER: First off, thank you to the 12 neighbors that reached out to volunteer to assist with opening up the Tenny and Panther Run. Simultaneously, I was having on going conversations with the Town and IFW. We have been advised that the town will take care of the blockage to navigation up Panther Run from the dam. They contracted the job out to the Q-Team and the contractor was just getting the permits in place to get started. The Public Works Director hoped that they would be getting started today or tomorrow but we will keep everyone advised. He also advised that the town would get a boat into the Tenny today or tomorrow and assess that situation and advise if they will also be able to assist in opening that up as well. The town will not cut any trees on anyone’s shore front other than what’s in or severely hanging over the water. More to follow.
- (April 2024) Update on Mill Street dam project and downed trees in Panther Run & Tenny River. (Click here for details: ppa_dam_announcement_2024.docx)
- Mill Street dam reconstruction plan details Sept. 2023 (Click here for details: ppa_dam_announcement_sept_2023.docx)
- Mill Street dam restoration project in 2024 - Here are some slides from the annual PPA meeting presentation: (Click here for details: ppa_mill_street_dam_slides_2023.pdf)
- Camp Hinds Shooting Experience on September 8, 2023 (Click here for details)
- Annual 2023 Panther Pond Association Meeting on August 12, 2023 from 10AM-12PM at Camp Timanous (CLICK TO VIEW: panther_pond_association_annual_meeting_2023.pdf)
- Annual 2022 PPA Meeting Minutes (click to view)
Join the PPAPanther Pond Association memberships begin at $20. Higher amounts are very much appreciated and will be put to good use in our various environmental projects. Press the sign up button below and you will be directed to our membership page. Payment may be made by check or via PayPal Thank you for your support!
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Panther Pond Association sponsors a variety of events year round that focus on the health and cleanliness of our wonderful lake. We'll keep you updated on pond events, volunteering opportunities, Panther happenings and gatherings as the year goes on!
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