Thank you to Tanya Albee for sharing information about preserving water quality through the careful selection of fertilizer. Read on to learn about local lake friendly fertilizer options.
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Join The Fight Against Milfoil
The Wentworth Watershed Association is seeking $30,000 to purchase and maintain a Mini DASH Boat, a purpose-built floating work platform that will dramatically increase milfoil removal capacity while improving the safety and efficiency of our Volunteer Dive Team.
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…
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…
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…
Shoreline Survey Update
Dear Wentworth Watershed Association Members, Following our recent notification about the use of drones for shoreline surveys, several members reached out with concerns and we’re grateful for your engagement. I’d like to take this opportunity to provide more details about…
Shoreline Survey Drone Notice
As part of the ongoing update to the Lake Wentworth and Crescent Lake Watershed Management Plan, volunteer drone operators—working under the guidance of the project’s environmental consultant—will be conducting a shoreline survey in the coming weeks. The drones will capture…