Since 1992, Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) has operated as an organization working to fulfill its goal of promoting public awareness and providing long-term protection and enhancement of Lake Quannapowitt and its environs. Large amounts of tar were found in the lake some years ago, a by-product of gas manufacturing from coal. The lake is emptied by the Saugus River.
Since 1992, Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) has been operating as an organization dedicated to raising public awareness and providing long-term protection and enhancement of Lake Quannapowitt and its surroundings. Large amounts of tar were discovered in the lake some years ago, a byproduct of coal gas manufacturing. The lake is drained by the Saugus River.