2024 Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby Results!

The annual Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby took place on July 6th this year. Though the morning began with some clouds and drizzle, the sky cleared to beautiful warm sunshine. The hosts of the derby, the Baldwin family, enjoyed meeting the…

Safeguard Your Lake Days: Take Action Now to Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms

Check out article being published in next week's GSN by our partners in lake protection in Wolfeboro: Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are bacteria that have lived in our lakes for millions of years. They naturally occur in small…

Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby – Fun for the Whole Family – July 6th

Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby - Fun for the Whole Family - July 6th Join friends and family in the watershed on Saturday, July 6th, from 9 AM to 1 PM for the Wentworth Watershed Association’s annual fishing derby. We encourage…

NH Rep. Rosemarie Rung: Keep our lakes, rivers and water safe and clean

THERE IS an adage that “a stitch in time saves nine” -- meaning that fixing a problem early can prevent a larger, sometimes irreversible problem later. For New Hampshire, three situations come to mind that if not addressed now, will…

No Active Cyanobacteria Alerts or Warnings on Lake Wentworth or Crescent Lake as of 6/28/24

The alert issued in early June has been removed by DES. Information about that bloom can be found below. Remember- "When in Doubt, Stay Out". Always look at the water before recreating. If you suspect a bloom that looks like…

Cyanobacteria threatens New Hampshire’s iconic lakes. Two bills could help address the problem.

Thanks NH LAKES for calling attention to the issues we are facing due to climate change in the Lakes Region- Read this article from the Boston Globe on 5/22/24. The president of NH Lakes and and a N.H. state senator…