Crystal Lake Conservancy

At A Glance

Location: 

Newton, Massachusetts

Primary Issue Area:

  • Land & Water

Active since:

2009

Grants Received In:

  • 2010

Core volunteers:

35

Community Size:

84,600

Our Purpose

to preserve and protect Crystal Lake, a 33-acre kettle Great Pond in Newton, MA for the benefit of the public and to promote and support its unique natural beauty and recreational enjoyment through activities including: environment, education, programs & activities, long-range planning, and fundraising.

Summary of Projects

Crystal Lake Conservancy received a grant in 2010 to purchase 12 water test kits of 24 needed for volunteers to test 4 points of the lake with its data to be incorporated in the watershed management plan, along with the data gathered through the community survey. Depending on the findings, CLC will conduct a public education program on pesticides and stormwater runoff.