Acton - Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps

The ASYCC is funded by donations and grants and supported by a number of volunteers. By donating to the ASYCC, you allow us to continue our work preserving the quality of our lakes and land values while employing local school children.

Welcome

The Acton-Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (ASYCC), was founded in 2001, and is committed to protecting the waterways within Mousam Lake and Square Pond Watershed.

This is achieved by providing education, community outreach, courtesy boat inspections, technical assistance, and the installation of effective erosion control practices to the communities of Acton and Shapleigh.

The ASYCC continues to work to sustain and protect the valuable waterways of Goose Pond, Loon Pond, Mousam Lake, and Square Pond for the enjoyment of the community and its visitors.

Announcements

October 31, 2025

Our Courtesy Boat Inspection Season started in April and ended on October 12.

Here are the number of Inspections done this year and previous years:

                    
  Year     
   Mousam Lake    
  Square Pond   
   Total    
  2025       7,014         790   7,804
  2024       6,533         781   7,314
  2023       6,197        877   7,074
  2022       6,987      1,308   8,295
  2021       7,106      1,105   8,211
  2020       7,702      1,621   9,323
  2019       5,758         908   6,666
  2018       6,858      1,012   7,870


August 1, 2025

The 21st Annual Golf Tournament To Benefit the Acton-Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps, Sponsored in Part by the Lake Associations of Mousam Lake and Square Pond, was be held on Friday, August 1, 2025. It was a major success with 112 golfers and perfect summer weather!. More details about final fund raising totals will be uploaded soon.

Here is a link to all of the amazing photos taken by Phil Grove. Thank you Phil!!!
Golf Photos


November 25, 2024

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available.

2024 ASYCC Annual Report


August 5, 2024

We had a successful golf fund-raiser this year! Your donations demonstrate what can be accomplished when property owners, business owners and donors come together in support of our lakes.

We had a good day, though quite warm! All the golfers were in a good mood and said they had a great time. We ended up with 79 golfers, somewhat below our previous years numbers. The donations truly made a huge financial contribution and rivaled previous years with higher player numbers. We netted more than $16,000, which covers a significant portion of our annual budget. Please remember to visit our website, www.ASYCC.com, for additional organization and event information, including details of next year’s tournament, scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025.

Once again, we thank you for your generous support, as does the community of over 2,000 lakefront property owners. Good stewardship of our lakes yields a thriving environment for all.