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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
Gas prices have to be making a difference in the traffic. With all the no-rafting zones, it is harder to be on the lake while not burning gas. Imagine the traffic changes if gas prices hit $5 a gallon! The lake quality, the clarity and duck itch may also be having an impact. The spring rains and high level are part of the cause just this year, or maybe the quality corner has been turned. So - many get what they want - a less motorboats and more sail and paddleboats.
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Since I"m always concerned about lake quality, I took a look at the Winnipesaukee Watershed 2004 report, which I found pretty interesting and reassuring.
http://www.winnipesaukee.org/whats-new.htm
With the number of people, boats, etc. on the lake, it's a miracle that the quality of the lake has held up as well as it has, though we can never be too vigilant.