by Patricia Philbrook | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Authored by Paige Holman Are you aware of the negative impact adding sand to your shoreline has on the pond? Some of the ways that sand degrades the overall health of the pond include: -introducing new elements to the pond (added sand has a different composition than...
by Patricia Philbrook | May 8, 2020 | Eco, Pond
Exotic aquatic plants, such as milfoil and fanwort, have been a problem in New Hampshire lakes and ponds since the mid-1960s. Variable milfoil, by far the most wide-spread exotic aquatic plant in NH, was first found in Moultonborogh Bay in Lake Winnipesaukee. From...
by Patricia Philbrook | May 8, 2020 | Eco, Fishing, Information
Angler’s: Know the Law Current state laws prohibits the sale and use of lead sinkers and jigs with a total weight of one ounce or less in all fresh water in NH. These laws prohibiting the use and sale of certain lead sinkers and jigs are designed to reduce...
by Patricia Philbrook | May 8, 2020 | Eco, Uncategorized
The Chinese mystery snail has been reported in New Hampshire water bodies for many years. You may have noticed a large snail floating on the top of the water or buried in the sand along the shore and wondered what it was and where it came from. The Chinese Mystery...
by Patricia Philbrook | Sep 25, 2017 | Eco, Information, Pond
As you are removing your boat, dock, lift, and other items this fall, please look them over carefully. Check for unusual plants and animals on these items and in the surrounding water, too. If you find anything strange, please take a picture and send a description...
