Lake Lillinonah Spring Cleaning, Save the Lake Day, May 22, 2010
Get your ducks geese in a row and join the cleanup!
Lake Lillinonah needs a spring cleaning! Save the Lake Day is May 22, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm starting at the state boat launch in Bridgewater, CT on Rt. 133. According to the Friends of the Lake, everyone will be given plastic bags, gloves and tarps, and will be sent out in teams along the shore and in boats. When finished, lunch will be provided for all who have worked hard to clean up the lake. Fun, food and a cleaner lake is promised!
Lake Lillinonah is part of the Housatonic River. Beginning in New Milford just below the old Bleachery Dam, the lake heads toward Bridgewater through Lovers Leap Gorge, winds through Brookfield, Roxbury, Southbury and Newtown where it ends, becoming the Housatonic River once again. The lake has created 45 miles of beautiful shoreline and a wonderful boating and fishing opportunity for all and some magnificent waterfront real estate along the shoreline.
According to the State of Connecticut DEP website, Lake Lillinonah is a premiere fishing destination! The lake is home to large and small mouth bass, white perch and the common carp. How about a fishing tournament? Be sure to check out the CT DEP website for more information.
Don't live on the waterfront of Lake Lillinonah around New Milford or Bridgewater, CT but want to launch your boat? Check these places out.
- Addis Park, Grove Street, New Milford, CT
- State boat launch, Rt. 133, Brookfield CT
- West Cove Marina, West Street, New Milford, CT
If rowing is your thing, the GMS Rowing Center on Grove Street in New Milford, CT is worth a visit. They have programs for all levels, including competitions.
If you are looking for a home on the shores of Lake Lillinonah, or in New Milford, CT, give me a call at 203.460.1775. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Lillinonah and the Housatonic River all year round!
Past posts about Lake Lillinonah and the Housatonic River:
- NewMilford CT, Bridges Over the Housatonic River
- NewMilford CT, More Bridges Over the Housatonic River
- The Housatonic River, Don't Take it For Granted
- Lake Lillinonah, Save the Lake Day 2009
Check out real estate in the Greater New Milford, CT area, including Lake Lillinonah and the Housatonic River.
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It's nice to see organized events like this one Andrea. Every day should be save the lake day!
Good Morning Andrea. I am loving the way you did this announcement to Save the Lake Day. The HDR work is just stunning.
Your area is beautiful, Andrea. I see your community is trying to keep it that way. Nice photos as well.
Andrea ... An ambitious, but much needed project. The Lake is one of the great treasures of NW CT. Rick
Andrea, well I guess we can expect you to be there on the 22nd between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Hope a lot of people come out to help.
Hi Andrea ~ I love these sorts of organized cleanup days. I still remember the one I participated in as a kid at around age 8 or 9 or so. And what a pretty place to do it in!
Liz
I love that slide show Andrea! We have a few of those organized cleanup days in our area too. They really seem to add to the community spirit!
Craig, it is a good thing, and you are right, every day should be a save the lake, or save all lakes day!
Hello William, thank you so much! I do enjoy the HDR photographs, as you can see, LOL.
Marlene, thank you so much, I think it is wonderful to see the community pull together for this.
Rick, it is a beautiful area, and yes, a much needed project.
George, I would like to, depends on my clients plans, LOL.
Hi Liz, They are fun, aren't they? And I think everyone really feels good after.
Myrl, thank you! They do add to the community spirit, no question about that.
Andrea, this is a beautiful area to protect and conserve! Kudos to the community for coming together to clean up the area!
By the way I love your photos of the area!
Excellent post! Very nice project!
Thanks for sharing,
Adam
Sounds like a great event to keep nature looking beautiful as it was intended my friend.
Caren, thank you so much! Isn't it wonderful to see people pull together for a community project?
Adam, thank you!
JL, yes indeed, as it was intended to be is exactly the point!