Corps Rangers are responsible for the management of the natural resources at Edward MacDowell Lake. Ecosystem management techniques are applied to promote a healthy forest, enhance wildlife habitat and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for future generations.   

Forest management practices include thinning, pruning, selective cutting, and planting of trees to improve timber quality.  Pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock, and alder are some of the common trees found in this area.  

Wildlife management helps to insure food, cover, and nesting habitat for a variety of species.  Whitetail deer, moose, beaver, fisher, muskrat, otter, and many other mammals make their homes around the lake.  Bird watchers may observe many species including osprey, hawks, owls, great blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl, and songbirds. 

Project personnel conduct interpretive programs to enhance visitor knowledge of recreation, flood control and natural resource management at Edward MacDowell Lake.  We invite you to participate in these programs.