What We're Planning

Watershed Based Plan: 

FPAC’s priority this year is to support the activities of the WBP consultant in a second year of fieldwork. In addition, FPAC is hoping to expand and train its corps of citizen scientists across our many different monitoring projects. 

Strengthening the Berm:

FPAC has also spun up a project to restore dislodged rocks from the berm in the northeast corner of the pond and is working with the Conservation Commission to ensure that this can happen during Summer 2024. 

Farm Pond Fishing:

Fishing from the boat ramp is rite of passage for Sherborn’s youth but a significant uptick in visitors who are fishing from the beach and docks during “off-hours” is something that FPAC is watching with concern. Fishing from boats has always been an enjoyable pastime at the pond and FPAC wants to continue to educate users and build accountability for managing bait, recycling fishing line, and retrieving fishing related litter (not adding to it) from the pond. 

Responsible Boating:

FPAC continues to reiterate that boating, floating, and paddling are all wonderful ways to enjoy Farm Pond, but it is critical that all boats/SUPs entering the pond from the reservation be permitted, washed, and should only be launched when the boat ramp is open. No motors of any kind (including electric) should be used anywhere on the pond due to the incredible risk of introducing and distributing invasive weeds. 

FPAC’s outreach and organized information on its website will continue to educate abutters and visitors on best practices for accountable encounters year-round with our wonderful Farm Pond.