September 2025 - See recent dive tow activity on David Pond showing no evidence of Swollen Bladderwort and records of Swollen Bladderwort collection on Tilton Pond. See more informationon invasive aquatic plants near us.
August 2025 - The family of Barbara Ann Kinney is saddened to announce her passing on August 12 at the age of 76. Barbara was the founder of BDTPA. Barbara's memorial service was held at the Winthrop United Methodist Church. Barbara was recognized, among other things, for her dedication to preserving the water quality of Basin, David, and Tilton Ponds. See the entire obituary.
August 2025 - Read the letter from Maine DEP to Mark Robonson, Town Manager of Fayette dated 7/30/2025. BDTPA Annual Meetng on 8/2. Click here for details.
March 2025 - See an informative reportfrom Bob Capers about the continuation of hand-pulling the invasive bladderwort on Tilton Pond this year, and efforts to protect David Pond and beyond.
September 2024- Read about recently discovered Stigonemain both Echo Lake and Parker Pond. Message from Silas Mohlar, Program Leader & Field Technician, 30 Mile River Watershed Association