Cobbossee Watershed District

06/04/2026

It was an aptly pleasant day yesterday for CWD to monitor the water quality of Pleasant Pond. The Secchi disk transparency (water clarity) of Upper Pleasant (shown in photo) was 3.0 meters, or 10 feet. We measured 3.3 m in the main body of Pleasant Pond. The water temperature below the surface was 66 degrees F.

05/25/2026

04/17/2026

Lakes in the Cobbossee Watershed are in various stages of re-filling from winter low levels as described in this April 15th report. Several lakes are still rising and levels on those will continue to change. For example, as of this morning Pleasant Pond is 6 inches higher than it was two days ago when the report was prepared.

03/21/2026

After recent rain and snowmelt, lake levels in the Cobbossee Watershed have risen and vary from slightly above full to several inches below. The late winter-early spring season is one of transition. See details in the attached report.

02/19/2026

Cobbossee Watershed District's recent lake water levels report shows that the watershed remains in a precipitation deficit but that there are 3 inches of water content in the snowpack. Most lakes are near winter drawdown targets and have some storage capacity for spring snowmelt and runoff.

01/17/2026

Another snowy day. On Tuesday we will take snow core measurements for the National Weather Service. Here is the Cobbossee Watershed District water levels report dated January 16. Some modest changes in levels since last month's report. (Note there will be a delay in answers to questions or comments due to upcoming travel.)

12/18/2025

Winter is here and lakes in the Cobbossee Watershed have been drawn down for winter. See the attached report. We anticipate melting and runoff with rain predicted tomorrow and will monitor the impacts.

10/30/2025

Lake levels in the Cobbossee Watershed are many inches below full pond, which is normal for this time of year, usually due to annual fall drawdowns. The drought, however, which is now "extreme", has been a major factor on many lakes. See the Cobbossee Watershed District October Water Levels Report.