Photos of Erosion and Other Ills

Lake Winnipesaukee Assoc · 08-06-2018, 11:53 AM

As those who attended our recent "How's Lake Winnipesaukee Water Quality?" know, we have undertaken a lake-wide analysis to understand all of the sources of phosphorous and other contaminants flowing into the lake. These issues are driving up milfoil, algae, and other plant growth; reducing the clarity, and generally threatening the water quality of our beautiful lake. http://www.winnipesaukee.org/wp-cont...ty-7-21-18.pdf

An important part of this work is identifying phosphorous "hotspots"--areas where untreated water or dirt flow directly into the lake, or into streams, culverts and other structures that eventually feed into the lake. You can imagine that Winnipesaukee is at the bottom of a bowl collecting all of the rainwater and contaminants flowing in from the sides of the surrounding towns--its watershed area.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you see areas of erosion along the shore, or apparently untreated water flowing into the lake, failing septics or other treatment facilities, or damaged roadside culverts (even a mile away) that do not seem to be doing their job--PLEASE SEND US PHOTOS with location and date. We will use these photos as part of our analysis to identify areas that need mitigation.

Photos may also be posted on this thread for purposes of discussion and education. If you have photos they may be embarrassing to an individual, please don't post them in a way that would embarrass. Just send them to our address and we will reach out to that individual in private.

Email address is mail@winnipesaukee.org

Thanks!

08-06-2018, 11:53 AM	#1
Lake Winnipesaukee Assoc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Gilford Posts: 88 Thanks: 21 Thanked 131 Times in 41 Posts	Photos of Erosion and Other Ills As those who attended our recent "How's Lake Winnipesaukee Water Quality?" know, we have undertaken a lake-wide analysis to understand all of the sources of phosphorous and other contaminants flowing into the lake. These issues are driving up milfoil, algae, and other plant growth; reducing the clarity, and generally threatening the water quality of our beautiful lake. http://www.winnipesaukee.org/wp-cont...ty-7-21-18.pdf An important part of this work is identifying phosphorous "hotspots"--areas where untreated water or dirt flow directly into the lake, or into streams, culverts and other structures that eventually feed into the lake. You can imagine that Winnipesaukee is at the bottom of a bowl collecting all of the rainwater and contaminants flowing in from the sides of the surrounding towns--its watershed area. WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you see areas of erosion along the shore, or apparently untreated water flowing into the lake, failing septics or other treatment facilities, or damaged roadside culverts (even a mile away) that do not seem to be doing their job--PLEASE SEND US PHOTOS with location and date. We will use these photos as part of our analysis to identify areas that need mitigation. Photos may also be posted on this thread for purposes of discussion and education. If you have photos they may be embarrassing to an individual, please don't post them in a way that would embarrass. Just send them to our address and we will reach out to that individual in private. Email address is mail@winnipesaukee.org Thanks! __________________ The Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and natural resources of Lake Winnipesaukee and its watershed. Through monitoring, education, stewardship, and science guided approaches for lake management, LWA works to ensure Winnipesaukee’s scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, water quality and recreational potential continues to provide enjoyment long into the future. http://www.winnipesaukee.org/ http://winnipesaukeegateway.org/

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