Conway Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire. If you are concerned or interested in water quality issues around the state, here are some resources for you to keep up to date on New Hampshire lakes water quality.
Lake Water Quality Resources
From the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Introduced species are one of the most significant threats to our State’s lake and rivers. Learn more at the DES Exotic Species Program.
New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program has excellent information on New Hampshire lakes and surface water quality.
If reading and staying up to date on New Hampshire water quality issues isn’t enough you can join the New Hampshire Lakes Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program.
The Interactive Lakes Ecology Curriculum is geared towards educators but offers some excellent learning opportunities for anyone. Maybe a great rainy day activity for your kids!
Water quality articles at Conway Lake Homes
- Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:54:42 +0000: Conway Lake Boat Launch
When it comes to getting out on the water in Conway Lake there is only one boat launch. The current boat launch, located at the beach in Center Conway has served the needs of many boaters over the years and through such service has suffered the usual wear and tear. Town officials, wary of extra [...]
- Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:01:09 +0000: Conway Lake Loon Census 2010
How are the loons on Conway Lake? Each year a group of committed volunteers seeks to find the answer to that question. The annual loon census is one snapshot of how the loons on the lake are faring. This year, unfortunately doesn’t look much better than last. Last year there were 11 adults and one [...]
- Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:53:21 +0000: A Day in the Life of a Loon
I spent the better part of the morning today watching the loon family who nested on the island in front of my camp. The two adults swam, always at a distance from each other while two little loons followed closely behind on of the adults. The lake was quiet and from shore I could easily [...]
- Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:07:40 +0000: Know the Real Signs of Drowning
The article “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning” struck many of us here so strongly we had to post a link. Anyone who spends time on, in or near water should read this article. Using a very clear example the author shows just how a drowning can happen so quickly and in the middle of others. [...]
- Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:09:43 +0000: Conway Lake Chicks Spotted
There has been a confirmed sighting of the North (THORNE) nest hatching on July6 and again on July 7; One chick & 2 parents in the water! The island is posted but people have been seen (and asked to leave) on the island near nests. Please pass the word to anyone you can [...]
Other Water Quality Resources
The National Invasive Species Information Center
Lake Water Quality Recent News
- Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:26:27 +0000: Concern aired as phosphorous taints lake - Laconia CitizenConcern aired as phosphorous taints lake
Laconia Citizen
Tarpey said the State Department of Environmental Services recently established phosphorous limits for different types of New Hampshire lakes. ...
Recent Mifoil News
Perhaps most famous, or infamous of the aquatic invasive species in New Hampshire Lakes is Milfoil. Asian Milfoil can crowd out native plant life in shallow areas of New Hampshire lakes and ponds and grow to such density that it chokes out other naturally occurring organisms. The dense growths of Milfoil will eventually consume all the oxygen in the surrounding water leading to a change in the overall fish and wildlife habitat.
- Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:30:48 +0000: Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine: sister states - Barre Montpelier Times ArgusVermont, New Hampshire and Maine: sister states
Barre Montpelier Times Argus
Maine and Vermont share the unwanted nuisance of milfoil and are diligent in preventing its spread. As in Vermont, hunting deer and moose is popular. ...and more » - Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:43:53 +0000: In New Durham: Milfoil 'dying back' at Merrymeeting River - Foster's Daily DemocratIn New Durham: Milfoil 'dying back' at Merrymeeting River
Foster's Daily Democrat
In the Merrymeeting River, this includes the rare water marigold, which she said was a "species of concern" in New Hampshire. ... - Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:26:27 +0000: Concern aired as phosphorous taints lake - Laconia CitizenConcern aired as phosphorous taints lake
Laconia Citizen
... of problems such as algae blooms and milfoil. Tarpey said while phosphorous is a natural occurring element and is part the makeup of New Hampshire soil, ...