Preserving and protecting Ossipee Lake, its bays and rivers, and the surrounding waters since 2003
State Supreme Court Restores Camp Marist Property Tax Exemption
The September 14 decision found that a Superior Court judge erred last year by ruling in favor of the Town of Effingham after the children’s camp sued it for denying its annual application to qualify for a charitable tax exemption. While the ruling focuses on a decision made by the town in 2015, the tax dispute between the camp and the town has deeper roots.
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State Supreme Court Restores Camp Marist Property Tax Exemption
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The September 14 decision found that a Superior Court judge erred last year by ruling in favor of the Town of Effingham after the children's camp sued it for denying its annual application to qualify ...Country Ecology: The Northern Flicker
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Flickers look different from most of the woodpeckers we commonly see in the New England wilds. It is more of an oddball in the woodpecker clan. It has a speckled, chestnut-brown body with a black cres...Cyanobacteria Warning Remains in Effect for Danforth Pond
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The state advises swimmers to avoid the blue-green algae scum patches and colored flecks that have been found along the pond's shoreline and coves. Some cyanobacteria produce toxins that can cause hum...Dam Reconstruction Set for Next Year
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At an Alliance forum on May 25, Jim Gallagher, the state's chief engineer, detailed plans for a major reconstruction of the Ossipee River dam complex starting in the spring of 2019. The DES official f...Flooding Is Always Possible for Ossipee Lake. Here’s Why.
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Major Work planned for the Ossipee River Dam next year will likely alleviate flooding to some extent. But because of the geography of the lake, Mother Nature will remain a wild card. This is the last ...The following article by Kent Finemore of DES was published by the Alliance in January 2010 as part of the state's permitting process for replacing the dam, a project that will begin in 2019.
Repair Project Highlights Importance of Ossipee Lake’s Dam
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In this 2010 Alliance newsletter article, a state official articulated why the dam needed to be replaced to improve flood protection and prevent a structure failure that would devastate downriver prop...The following article by the late Ned Hatfield was published by Ossipee Lake Alliance in 2005. It is one of a series of articles we're reposting to provide context for the August 25th public meeting at which the state will present its plan to replace the Ossipee River Dam.
More Studies Needed on Impact of Drawdowns
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A long-time resident of Freedom, Ned Hatfield, author of this article, died in July 2017. He was a retired teacher who served his town for a number of years on the zoning board. His deep interest in t...Posting for a friend at Wabanaki:
Lost our tube somewhere on ossipee. Would be great if someone finds it and could return it to Wabanaki campground. It was our daughters Xmas gift this past year.
The following article was published by Ossipee Lake Alliance in 2004. It is one of a series of articles we’ll be reposting to provide context for our August 25th public meeting at which the state will detail its plan to replace the Ossipee River Dam.
On the Level: Notes on Managing the Height of the Lake
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Bob Smart has written often about the Ossipee River Dam, including this newsletter article from 2004 about the dam's history and how it's operated. This is one of a number of articles we'll be reposti...Where is the new weather feature on the website from? It doesn’t seem very accurate.
Empty Canoe floating on Berry Bay!
Alliance Will Host Presentation on Rebuilding the Dam
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Ossipee Lake as we know it today was formed by the construction of the Ossipee River Dam more than a century ago. Next year the dam will get a significant upgrade. A public meeting to be held in Freed...NH Marine Patrol has asked us to post the following request for information. Please share with others:
The New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol is actively investigating a boat crash that took place on Ossipee Lake. It happened in the late evening hours on July 3rd or early morning hours of July 4, 2018 in the area of Long Sands Road in Ossipee. A moored power boat was struck by a pontoon style boat that left the scene. Anyone with information relative to this matter is urged to contact NHSP - Marine Patrol via email at Marine.Patrol@dos.nh.gov or (603) 293-2037 ext. 0.
Green Mountain Conservation Group needs water quality monitoring volunteers to collect water samples on Tuesday, July 31. You'll leave from Totem Pole Park on a shaded pontoon boat at 10 a.m. and be back around 3 p.m. There will be refreshments. A pleasant day on the lake for a good cause. Contact Jill Emerson at (603) 539-1859 or water@gmcg.org for more information.
Long Distance Swimmer Gives Ossipee Lake a Shot
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Marathon swimmer Mike Welsch has been traversing the state's lakes. This past week he swam Ossipee Lake.My daughter found this key floating near Deer Cove, while she was paddle boarding. Message me if it’s yours. It was found on Tuesday (7/24)
Hell y!
To the idiot that sawed your birch tree down and let it go on Ossipee Lake: you could have killed someone. Thanks a lot for making us clean up your mess. If anyone has seen someone cutting trees illegally,lakeside, please let us know. Pass this on and share!
State Removes Berry Bay Cyanobacteria Advisory
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The warning was issued on June 22 after the state collected water samples. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, but blooms and surface scums may form when excess nutrients a...