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Fireworks on the 4th: Best kept ashore?

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:53:22 +0000

Fireworks on the 4th of July are a longstanding and grand tradition. But mix these lively entertaining explosives with a lake water and the result is less than celebratory. Along with the paper trash left over from a spent rocket are the residues and traces of many different chemicals including metals and phosphorous. Phosphorus can [...]

Lake Assessment Program: Volunteer Opportunities

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 15:23:26 +0000

The New Hampshire state Lake Assessment Program is holding a north country training for lake assessment volunteers. If you are interested in joining the program and becoming involved in monitoring the quality of New Hampshire’s lakes you can register here. The training is being held [...]

So, what can I do about geese on my shoreline property?

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:47:25 +0000

By Andrea LaMoreaux, NH LAKES Education Director

“So, what can I do about the geese on my shoreline property?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked during the summer when I travel around the state to talk with lake associations about how they can better protect, and [...]

What is a Watershed?

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:16:29 +0000

Here are a couple of videos introducing the idea of a watershed. These videos deal with watersheds from a general viewpoint. In practice however, watersheds can be seen at different scales. Conway Lake for example sits at the bottom of its own watershed. As you may be aware however, Conway Lake is not the end [...]

Lake-Safe Snow and Ice Removal: Keeping Salt out of Conway Lake

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:29:32 +0000

One of our goals here at Conway Lake Homes is to help home and land and homeowners on Conway Lake maintain the value of their investments. If you live on Conway Lake you already know how wonderful this location is, like a well kept secret in the heart of beautiful country. The New Hampshire Lakes [...]

Conway Lake in Autumn

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:28:00 +0000

The warm days of summer by now are a pleasant memory, running, jumping from the dock, boating and swimming. The warm waters of Conway Lake that cooled you off on even warmer August days are part of summer enjoyment on a New Hampshire lake. But as summer wanes seasonal changes begin. Lakes in New Hampshire [...]

Rain and Lakefront Properties

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:35:02 +0000

The pitter-patter of rain drops on the roof has long been a sound that can soothe our minds. Picture a cool summer morning, maybe on the porch, a warm cup of coffee, a good book, the view of the lake and that lovely sound.

Rain falling on land does more than just wet the [...]

NH Lakes Host Program Makes DES Newsletter

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:45:36 +0000

The NH Lakes Association has an established lake host program to help prevent the spread of invasive species on boats. The hosts provide needed inspection services and education at boat launches throughout the state. The program was mentioned in the first two pages of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services July newsletter. Great coverage [...]

Toxic Algae? Get up to date information.

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:25:42 +0000

For waterfront property owners and all lake lovers, the various threats to water quality are always a concern. The good news is that Conway Lake remains one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire! Good water quality is no accident. The actions of Conway Lakefront property owners and other concerned citizens has helped to maintain [...]