Lake Sunapee Protective Association

04-27-2009
2008 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report LSPA- Celebrating 110 Years

04-27-2009
2008 Annual Report Part 2
2008 Annual Report LSPA Part 2

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Team 27
2009 Weed Watch Team 27

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 12, 13, 14
2009 Weed Watch Teams 12, 13, 14

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 15, 16, 17
2009 Weed Watch Teams 15, 16, 17

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 18, 19, 20
2009 Weed Watch Teams 18, 19, 20

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 21, 22, 23
2009 Weed Watch Teams 21, 22, 23

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 24, 25, 26
2009 Weed Watch Teams 24, 25, 26

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 4,5,6a
2009 Weed Watch Teams 4,5,6a

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Watch Teams 9, 10, 11
2009 Weed Watch Teams 9, 10, 11

06-02-2009
2009 Weed Wtach Teams 6b, 7, 8
2009 Weed Wtach Teams 6b, 7, 8

05-11-2010
2010 Weed Watchers Report
Download this excel spreadsheet to record your weed reporting.

07-27-2008
A Busy Summer for Visiting Scientists at LSPA
June and July were busy months for visiting scientists at LSPA!

09-05-2010
A Few Good Reads:
We find so much in the books we read.

09-01-2007
A Guide to Responsible Lighting
How to Save The Beauty of the Night.

09-20-2007
A Homeowner's Guide to Lakeshore Living
This pamphlet presents some guidlines for living responsible on a lake or pond.

09-07-2007
Algae is Thriving in Lake Sunapee
Gloeotrichea noticeable in Lake Sunapee, and surrounding lakes and ponds in summer 2007.

08-01-2007
Algae Update
There are five general types of algae in Lake Sunapee and surrounding ponds.

01-08-2010
All About Wind Chill
Wind Chill is an important factor to know when venturing out in the wintertime. Knowing how it is calculated helps to understand this human -related weather phenomenon.

11-07-2008
All About Winter Lake De-Icers
All About Winter Lake De-Icers

09-25-2008
Beaver Dam Breaks
Beaver Dam Breaks sending Muck into Lake

09-01-2007
Blue-Green Algae: Cyanobacteria in our lakes
Gloeotrichia echinulata, or “Gloeo,” is a cyanobacterial species that has been appearing in Lake Sunapee regularly since 2004.

12-01-2006
Board Representative From Springfield
Sue Venable appointed to the LSPA Board as the representative from Springfield.

10-23-2007
Buoy Data Air Temperature
Lake Sunapee Air Temperature September 2007

08-20-2010
Buoy Maintenance
What is it like to maintain a buoy?

12-01-2006
Burkehaven Lighthouse Repairs
The Burkehaven lighthouse last of the three Sunapee lighthouses to be refurbished by LSPA in recent years.

12-01-2006
Carey’s Experiments with Gloeo
In both 2005 and 2006, Cayelan Carey placed “traps” to catch the Gloeo migrating from the sediment into the water column. This allowed her to monitor the increase/decrease in colonies entering the water column, and the density of Gloeo near the surface.

06-23-2009
Carey’s Graduate Work
Cayelan Carey will be continuing
the data collection work she began last
summer for her dissertation at Cornell.


12-05-2007
CIT Article cites Lake Sunapee
California's Institute of Telecom and Info-tech website cites LSPA in a featured article. See www.Calit2.net LSPA's sensored buoy is part of GLEON and this community based research network.

07-01-2008
Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act Summary
The CSPA Summary from NH's DES is an explanation of the new CSPA rules adopted state-wide on July 1st, 2008.

09-20-2007
Cumulative Effects: Non-Point Source Pollution
The greatest threat to water quality today.

06-23-2009
Cyanobacterial Blooms
There has been recent local media attention to cyanobacterial (blue green algae) blooms in New Hampshire lakes.

12-01-2006
Dartmouth Engineers Designing Buoy
Dartmouth students designing GLEON buoy and its communications systems.

09-02-2010
Demonstration Landscape Project
Demonstration Landscape Project - LSPA's demonstration landscape project for stormwater handling is underway.

09-06-2007
Didymo: The New Invasive
The invasive species Didymosphenia geminata, or didymo was discovered in Vermont June 25th, 2007

11-18-2009
Dominant Phytoplankton (Algae) in Lake Sunapee
dominant algae present

12-12-2007
Dr. David Strayer talk on Invasive Species
Dr. David Strayer, senior scientist at the Institute for Ecological Studies, spoke at Colby Sawyer College's Ivey Center

09-01-2007
Eurasian Milfoil
Species Description for Eurasian Milfoil

08-15-2008
Fireworks – More Dangerous than you Think
While fireworks are traditional and fun, they are more harmful than people realize!

11-18-2009
Forest Ecosystem Threats
Three exotic insect forest pests are a major threat to northeastern forest ecosystems.

03-25-2009
From the Lake to the Classroom
LSPA is a collaborator in a National Science Foundation effort to bring real scientific data to the classroom.

09-02-2010
Full Moon on Lake Sunapee
Full Moon on Lake Sunapee
September 23, 2010, Thursday
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Sunapee Harbor, Mt Sunapee Boat Cruise
Join LSPA on a beautiful evening cruise.


09-01-2007
Gloeotrichia echinulata
Gloeotrichia echinulata, a blue-green alga, has recently been blooming in Lake Sunapee.

09-01-2007
Gloeotrichia study
Scientists work together to study this invasive species.

01-28-2008
How Lakes Freeze
Recently, I have had several people ask about how lakes freeze. I knew some answers, but as I researched deeper, the freezing of lakes can be complicated!

12-01-2006
How YOU Can Save Energy and Reduce Emissions
LSPA hopes members will take energy-efficient measures to save money as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

12-01-2006
In the Aftermath of the Sewage Spill
LSPA has been active in follow-ups after the September 12 sewage spill in Georges Mills.

07-26-2010
Inspiration from Lakes
Inspiration from Lakes - Surprises in and around our lakes

08-01-2007
Invasive Animals
There are other aquatic invasive species in New England that LSPA is concerned with.

08-01-2007
Invasive Aquatic Plants
LSPA’s volunteer weed watch program discovered invasive milfoil in Georges Mills in the summer of 2001.

09-05-2010
Invasive Aquatic Plants
The best way to deal with aggressive, invasive plants is Prevention

07-28-2008
John Downing - lake scientist visits Sunapee
During the week of July 21st, Prof. John Downing studied Lake Sunapee, defining the lake bottom contour.

08-30-2010
Keeping our water clean
Keeping our water clean - LSPA and Fells volunteers and staff clean up a section of Lake Sunapee.

10-23-2007
Lake Sunapee "Fall Turnover"
Lake Sunapee Graph showing "lake turnover"

01-08-2009
Lake Sunapee Bathymetry
Some Surprises from Lake Sunapee Bathymetry

06-02-2008
Lake Sunapee buoy wind rose graphs
Wind direction and freguency on Lake Sunapee from May 27, 2007 to May 28, 2008

10-23-2007
Lake Sunapee Dissolved Oxygen
Dissolved Oxygen Graph for Lake Sunapee

04-05-2010
Lake Sunapee Ice Out April 4, 2010
Lake Sunapee Ice Out April 4, 2010

11-02-2009
Lake Sunapee NOAA Infrastructure Project
NOAA & LSPA Sponsored Sunapee Area Infrastructure Project Underway

03-01-2010
Lake Sunapee Watershed Spring Newsletter
Spring newsletter for the Sunapee Watershed Infrastructure Project Updates & Highlights

10-24-2007
Landscaping Lakeshore Properties
Principles of Lakeshore Landscape Design

01-30-2008
Living Green
"Reprinted" from an article on using common earth-friendly solutions to solve cleaning problems.

03-16-2010
Love Your Lakes Day & Antique Boat Parade
Love Your Lakes Day & Antique Boat Parade
When: August 8, 2010, Sunday
Time: 10 - 2 pm
Location: Sunapee Harbor
Visitors can learn about lake ecology and view a unique fleet of lovingly restored antique and classic boats.


11-03-2009
LSPA and GLEON
LSPA continues to be active member of GLEON

08-27-2007
LSPA launches GLEON Buoy
On Monday, August 27, LSPA (Lake Sunapee Protective Association) launched the first GLEON (Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network) buoy in the northeast United States.

12-01-2006
LSPA Receives Bequest from “Pete” Fellows
LSPA receives an unrestricted $25,000 bequest from the estate of Haynes H. “Pete” Fellows, Jr.

08-27-2007
LSPA's Buoy Data
LSPA launched its Instrumented buoy on August 27th. This buoy is part of a global network of buoys, measuring lake parameters.

12-01-2006
LSPA’s Wood is Advisor on Regulation Updates
Process initiated to improve various water resource protections in the state of NH.

08-07-2008
Management Plan for the Lake Sunapee Watershed Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of the Lake Sunapee Watershed Plan contains a physical description of the watershed.

08-07-2008
Management Plan for the Lake Sunapee Watershed, Intro and Chapter 1
The Sunapee Area Watershed Coalition, composed of area town board members and citizens, has completed an initial Watershed Plan.

04-30-2008
Maple Sugar and Syrup
A local experience of making maple syrup!

06-16-2007
Milfoil "Save"
On June 16th, LSPA Lake Host made another milfoil “Save” this summer.

09-01-2007
Milfoil prevention efforts at LSPA
Milfoil prevention efforts at LSPA began in 1998 when we established two aggressive programs (Weed Watch and Boat Launch Monitor) to provide early detection of invasive aquatic plants.

09-05-2010
Monthly LSPA Board Meetings
Monthly LSPA Board Meetings 8/2010 to 7/2011

12-01-2006
Mount Sunapee Supports Education
The Mount Sunapee Community Challenge Fund supports LSPA’s education programs with two grants.

09-01-2007
Navigation Charts
2007 New Edition Navigation Charts now available!

07-12-2007
New Threat to Local Lakes, Ponds and Rivers
In summer of 2007, a new invasive threat is found in the upper Connecticut River.

06-04-2010
News on LSPA's Buoy
The Sunapee Buoy is repaired and back in place!

04-02-2010
NOAA Project and Local Participants discuss Stormwater
NOAA Project researchers and leaders and local Participants discuss Stormwater Infrastructure in the Sunapee area

11-13-2009
NOAA Project Meeting Minutes
NOAA Infrastructure Project Meeting Results

09-18-2008
NSF Workshop Held at LSPA
National Science Foundation Workshop held at LSPA

08-30-2010
Otter Pond Withdrawals
Otter Pond Withdrawals - extraordinary water withdrawals at Otter Pond.

02-27-2008
Prevailing Winds at Lake Sunapee
Wind Measurements from the LSPA Buoy

02-03-2009
Public Access versus Public Good
Public Access versus Public Good

09-03-2010
Pumpout Boat Service in Sunapee for Labor Day
A Pumpout Boat Service will revisit Sunapee Harbor on Labor Day. This is part of a DES Clean Vessel Pilot Program. Pumpouts may be requested free of charge, on site, through VHF 9 or by calling 603-PUMPOUT(603-786-7688).

06-30-2008
Recycling-It Pays!
A report on recycling locally and in NH-how it can save money for communities.

12-01-2006
Retreat Sets LSPA’s Areas of Focus for the Next Few Years
30 members of LSPA’s staff and Board and past presidents worked together all day November 4, led by facilitator Judy Walke, to reach a strong consensus about the most important areas of focus for LSPA over the next three to five years.

09-24-2007
Septic Systems
How Do They Work? How Do You Maintain Them?

03-26-2009
Snow, Sleet or Rain
It's not so easy to predict whether meteorological conditions will result in snow, sleet, freezing rain or hail.

03-29-2010
Springtime Signals Key Lake Cycle
Springtime Signals Key Lake Cycle
Much goes on underneath the surface of lakes as the ice melts!


04-01-2006
State of the Lake, April 2006
Aquatic Macrophytes (Plants) and Invasive Species

01-20-2010
Sunapee Watershed Infrastructure Project (SWIP) Moves Along
Watershed Infrastructure Project (SWIP) Moves Along-Stakeholders Meet and Upcoming Workshops

01-30-2008
Taking Lake Sunapee's Winter Temperature
LSPA's GLEON buoy continues to take Lake Sunapee's temperature throughout the winter months.

08-04-2010
The Economic Value of Freshwater Systems
The Economic Value of Freshwater Systems -
Some insight into research done on the total economics of freshwater systems such as lakes and ponds.


08-20-2010
The Loons in Our Neighborhood
The Loons in Our Neighborhood

05-30-2008
The Sunapee Watershed Plan is Complete!
The Sunapee Area Watershed Coalition has completed a Watershed Plan with recommendations and continues to work with local towns toward an action plan.

09-05-2010
Tips for Renters
Our "Tips for Renters" Brochure informs visitors about "clean" lake living.

02-03-2009
Toward a Water Resources Plan for New Hampshire
Overview of the N.H. Water Resources Primer

09-06-2007
Variable milfoil
Myriophyllum heterophyllum (Michx)
Environmental Factsheet Courtesy of NH DES


12-01-2006
Water Quality 2006 Overview
Surface water quality in the Sunapee watershed, as in other parts of the northeast, has been impacted heavily by unusually high levels of precipitation for three of the last four years.

08-01-2007
Water Quality Monitors
LSPA has a long history of setting and maintaining standards of excellence in our water quality testing program

08-01-2007
Water Quality Parameters and Definitions
Water quality parameters which are regularly tested by LSPA include the following:

09-06-2007
Watershed Overview
3 slides providing background information for the Lake Sunapee watershed.

08-07-2008
Watershed Plan for Lake Sunapee Watershed Chapters 4 & 5
Chapters 4 & 5 of the Watershed Plan cover Existing Protection Measures and Potential Pollution Sources

08-07-2008
Watershed Plan for the Lake Sunapee Area Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of the Watershed Plan for the Sunapee Area details water quality.

08-07-2008
Watershed Plan for the Lake Sunapee Watershed Chapter 3 Figures
The Chapter Three Figures show the water monitoring locations in the watershed.

08-07-2008
Watershed Plan for the Lake Sunapee Watershed Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of the Watershed Plan review the recommendations for improving water quality.

12-01-2006
Weathers Attends Taiwan Meeting
Fall meeting of the GLEON held in Taipei, Taiwan to discuss findings from the study of dissolved oxygen in Lake Sunapee.

03-05-2010
Weed watch area map: Area 1A
Download this map for weed surveying in area 1A.

05-22-2009
Wild Goose Boat Ramp Story Continues
Wild Goose Boat Ramp Story Continues - You Can Help!

08-08-2009
Wild Goose Continues
Wild Goose Continues

05-05-2009
Wild Goose Project
Wild Goose needs you! Write a letter to the DES Wetlands Bureau.

12-07-2009
Winter Use of De-Icers
A Reminder About Winter Use of De-Icers

12-01-2006
Workshop Addresses Use of Data
One day workshop held to discuss the use of the data to be generated by the GLEON buoy’s instruments.

11-01-2006
“Gloeo” Blooms and Phosphorus
Studies of Gloeotrichia echinulata (Gloeo) a blue-green alga or cyanobacteria blooming in Lake Sunapee, do not hold good news for our lake.

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