Registration for the annual Summer Kickoff is now closed. Join us at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24th, at the Lake View Inn Bed and Breakfast for a relaxed evening of great company, appetizers, drinks, and a gorgeous sunset over the water.…
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Variety Plug Trays with 50 plants each for Shoreline, Shade or Pollinators – This sale ended June 9th
Support the watershed in more ways than one! Our partnership with Van Berkum Nursery continues with a special “plug-and-play” plant sale. Choose from three variety packs of non-invasive, local ecotype plants: Shoreline, Shade, and Pollinator. Each collection is carefully selected…
New Hampshire Looks to Address Elevated Salt Content in Freshwater
During the winter, salt is a major contaminant of water bodies in New Hampshire. Overuse and improper application lead to salt running off roads and driveways and into nearby water sources. This poses a risk to lake health, wildlife, and…
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Cyanobacteria Safety and Risk Assessment
When it comes to cyanobacteria, only you can decide the level of risk you are comfortable with. Always perform a self-assessment before recreating in the water. When in doubt, err on the side of caution to avoid potential exposure. Below…
Perennial Plant Sale
Our partnership with Van Berkum Nursery continues as we open the late summer plant sale! These plants were selected for their benefits to the watershed, particularly for waterfront property owners looking to revegetate their shores. The benefits of these perennials…
Navigating the Healthy Swimming Mapper
The Healthy Swimming Mapper from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is a great way to stay up-to-date on cyanobacteria activity in the state. The map displays areas where cyanobacteria blooms and fecal bacteria have been reported, with different…
Water Summit VII Recap
The Wentworth Watershed Association was pleased to welcome the community, both familiar members and first-time participants, to Water Summit VII on July 19th. It was a warm, sunny Saturday morning—a perfect day for getting out on the lakes. The WWA…
Cyanobacteria Bloom Virtual Training Resources
Wentworth Watershed Association has recently held a virtual training on cyanobacteria blooms. This educational presentation, given by Executive Director Julie Brown, was recorded as a resource for anyone who missed the live training events or would like to refer back…
2025 Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby Results!
A total of 39 fish were submitted at this year's Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby; fishermen and women of all ages joined in on the fun for the day. There were 6 species of fish represented in the watershed this year.…
Lake-Friendly Plant Sale
This sale has ended, but we plan to offer more plant sales in the future. Stay tuned! This spring, we're offering a variety of lake-friendly perennials to plant along the shoreline or in your yard. These plants serve the watershed…