Three Colby-Sawyer College seniors presented their research to LSPA board members, staff and past presidents on Wednesday, April 19 at our Center for Lake Studies. We are so impressed by their work!
Click here to see a copy of their presentation.
Three Colby-Sawyer College seniors presented their research to LSPA board members, staff and past presidents on Wednesday, April 19 at our Center for Lake Studies. We are so impressed by their work!
Click here to see a copy of their presentation.
A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, highlights of current news and events, plus what's going on outside in nature.
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On March 6th, the Sunapee Board of Selectmen reviewed and adopted new septic rules proposed by the town Health Officer. The rules require that septic systems in the Shoreland Overlay District in the town of Sunapee be pumped at least once every three years, and that documentation is provided to the town.
These new rules are intended to protect the water quality of Lake Sunapee, a major public drinking water source. They will also protect water quality throughout our watershed, including ponds, lakes, streams and groundwater. When septic systems are not regularly maintained, they can become a health hazard to humans and can leach nutrients into waterbodies, leading to harmful algal blooms.
The rules were created through a collaborative process that included many meetings and conversations with the town Health Officer, septic designers, septic pumpers, water and sewer commissioners, and staff and volunteers from Lake Sunapee Protective Association. The New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions also provided important background research. Multiple public forums and discussions were held to ensure that residents had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed rules before the vote by the Selectboard. Far more residents spoke in favor of the rules than against, and the most common concern was that the rules were not strict enough. These rules will not only have a positive impact on water quality in the Town of Sunapee, but will also serve as a model for other towns in the watershed and across the state.
Click here to read more about the accepted rules.
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A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, highlights of current news and events, plus what's going on outside in nature.
Click here to read the latest issue.
A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, highlights of current news and events, plus what's going on outside in nature.
Click here to read the latest issue.
A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, current news and events, what's going on outside in nature, and highlights from last month.
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LSPA hosted the Town of Sunapee's Community Conversation with the Town Manager on Friday, December 9 at 10 am at the LSPA Center for Lake Studies at 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH 03782
Proposed septic system rules to protect water quality were discussed.
LSPA staff, board members, and volunteers presented septic system rules at the Sunapee Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, December 12 at 7:00 pm.
The proposed rules are designed to improve water quality in Lake Sunapee. Our recommendations have been shaped by many collaborative conversations between LSPA and the Town of Sunapee.
More details about the proposed rules can be found here.
A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, current news and events, what's going on outside in nature, and highlights from last month.
Click here to read the latest issue.
A quick look at what's happening at the Center for Lake Studies, current news and events, what's going on outside in nature, and highlights from last month.
Click here to read the latest issue.
LSPA Watershed Committee Co-Chair Stu Greer spoke to YCN about the “Let’s Be Clear” campaign. Click here to watch the interview.