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…
Ice Out has officially been declared! The ice has melted to the point that it is possible to launch a boat from all shores as of 6:30 AM, April 6th. There may still be a few icy spots along some…
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.
Welcome to the 2026 Ice Out Contest! Think you can predict when the ice will vanish from the lake? Take your best guess, and you could win a WWA hat and 2 free tickets to the WWA Summer Kickoff! How…
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…
Read More New Hampshire Looks to Address Elevated Salt Content in Freshwater
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
