When you hear it at the transfer station, it must be true: the ice is out on Ossipee Lake.
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Lake Ice Is Starting to Melt
Well, it’s April, after all. You can watch the ice retreat on the Ossipee Lake Webcam.
State Faces Water Quality Challenges, Per New Report
We would like to think that our high-quality water resources and water services will always be here, that our quality of life will only improve, and that our infrastructure will always support a strong economy. But according to the Water Sustainability Commission, appointed by Governor John Lynch in 2011, New Hampshire faces water-related challenges now and in the coming years, and new approaches are needed to ensure that our state will have enough clean water for future generations.
Environmental Workshop to Focus on Area’s Dirt Roads
Ossipee Lake’s dirt and gravel roads can be a source of erodible soil, as they are subject to the erosive power of rain and wheels. A free public workshop in Freedom on March 23 will highlight gravel road maintenance techniques to improve performance and durability, while helping protect surface water quality through properly managed drainage.
The Smart Report: Almost There
I was at the dam around noon Thursday. Snowplow piles restricted a close up view, but I did confirm that all five south side gates are open. Looking to the west there is open water and no ice blockage. Water flow is steady and the level appears to be the same on both sides of the south dam. This is normal when the lake elevation is below 405′. The south side dam drains the water from the bottom of the lake so water flow resembles a river at today’s activity level.