There are two exciting events at Great Hosmer this fall that you should know about. Find out more about our end of summer potluck gathering, and the Outdoor Center’s annual Fall Fest.

Check out The Outdoor Center's 2018 Rowing Schedule

VNRC's Subsequent Letter to DEC

VNRC's Jon Groveman seeks a response from the DEC on its position regarding the draft Use of Public Waters rule for Great Hosmer Pond.  Read his letter.

VNRC's Letter to DEC

The Vermont Natural Resources Council opposes DEC's proposed usage rule for Great Hosmer Pond.  Read their letter here.

Letters to DEC Commissioner Emily Boedecker

The Friends of Great Hosmer Pond have written to Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the proposed Great Hosmer Use of Public Waters rule they have announced.  Read the text of our letter here.

Also read the comments submitted by one of our members, Steve Sease.

Response from DEC Commissioner Emily Boedecker

Results of DEC's Survey about Lake Use from Early 2017

Our Mission

To protect Great Hosmer Pond’s water quality, fishing resources, ecological integrity and special characteristics including its scenic beauty and undisturbed shoreline.

To protect Great Hosmer Pond’s important role in the local economy as home to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Hosmer Point Camp and as a place where all pond users can safely undertake activities that will improve their health and wellbeing.