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Committee discusses milfoil control, possible wash station and small grant for shoreline plantings
Summary
The committee discussed a high level of milfoil fragments at the ramp, plans to contact Naples about a Tricky Pond wash station model, and a potential small grant (~$2,500) and Portland Water District recommendations for native shoreline plantings to reduce erosion and contamination.
Committee members reported frequent milfoil fragments at the town boat ramp — counts were described as high relative to other local ramps — and discussed options to manage spread.
Members said they are trying to contact Naples code enforcement to learn how Tricky Pond’s milfoil wash station was designed and funded, and they discussed potential short-term approaches such as portable pumps or locating a wash station in the upper parking lot. Drilling a permanent well to supply a wash station was described as a higher-cost option; members estimated deep well drilling could cost in the range of $15,000–$18,000 based on the discussion during the meeting.
The committee also reviewed shoreline plant recommendations provided by Portland Water District representative Amanda Pratt and agreed to pursue a smaller erosion-control grant (committee noted a grant amount in discussion of approximately $2,500) to purchase native plants, mulch and related supplies. Members noted the grant window runs January-to-January and that planting could be scheduled for September or November if the grant is awarded.
Next steps: committee members will contact Naples/tricky-pond contacts for design details, reach out to Amanda Pratt to obtain the grant details and planting guidance, and assemble a short grant application for committee and town staff review.
