Ice Out Contest Results!
The official declaration is in: the ice is out! On 3/17 at 5:15 pm, all shores were deemed free of ice. Ice out came early this year, being the earliest one on record since the contest has been held, dating back to 1972. Congratulations to Kelly Keenan with their closest guess of 3/17 at 4:00…
Mast Landing Repairs Completed
The Town has successfully competed the repairs to Mast Landing Boat ramp and docks. The work included the installation of the new ramp, comprehensive dock repairs, and the addition of new sturdy pylons. After water level was returned to proper winter level new pervious pavers were installed at the top of the ramp as pictured…
Ice Out Contest 2024!
It’s that time of the year again, and we’re excited to launch the Ice Out Contest! Predict the day and time the ice on the lake will go out, and you could be the proud winner of a WWA hat and most importantly, bragging rights! Here are the details: How to Enter: Submit your guess to the…
Don’t Let Winter Make You Salty!
We are in the dead of winter now which means things are feeling pretty icy. Did you know that New Hampshire was the first state in the US to apply salt to the road to improve road safety? Now to combat the slickness of our roads and walkways New Hampshire applies 400,000 tons of salt…
Everything You Need to Know About De-Icers
Winter is upon us and ice is forming across lakes. So now is a great time to talk about dock de-icers or aquatherms (never heard of an aquatherm? Neither had we. That is what marine patrol calls them). While the use of de-icers/aquatherms is common practice to protect permanent docks and boathouses, improper use can…
Drawdown Update
Lake levels have decreased by about four feet since the commencement of the drawdown. We’ve received word from the Wolfeboro Public Works that the lake level will continue to be held at its current level until December 15 to allow for ramp maintenance work at Mast Landing. Update: The permit for installing the ramp has…
Keegan Kilkelly Partners with WWA to Complete Eagle Scout Project
This season, Keegan Kilkelly, a Kingswood Regional High School senior, demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication by successfully completing his Eagle Scout project in collaboration with the Wentworth Watershed Association (WWA). The project focused on installing crucial footbridges on the Linda Baldwin Preserve, a valuable natural space in partnership with the WWA. These newly installed footbridges…
Beaver Deceivers: Protecting Infrastructures and Ecosystems
Beaver-created wetlands have phenomenal value for humans and thousands of other species. They raise the water level and can re-shape the topography of our ecosystems with dams, canals, and lodges, making the habitat more structurally complex and valuable. Consequently, there is no better way to improve habitat than by taking measures that allow this remarkable…
Passing it on: Succession Planning Workshop Summary
In August 2023, Wentworth Watershed Association in partnership with the N.H. Preservation Alliance, presented a 2-hour program on the topic of Passing It On: Preserving Your Family’s Cottage. Speakers included an attorney, a realtor, two property owners who shared case studies, and a nonprofit leader from the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. Wolfeboro Community TV generously recorded…
Draw Down Year
As a reminder, this year is a draw down year. Beginning on September 10, the water level is to be drawn down to 30.70 on the gauge by the following October 10 and held at that level until the following November 10 to permit repairs to lake shore properties and installations. Please plan accordingly when…
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