FAQs/Support
Q: Who can become a member of the PRP Association?
Q: Why should I become a member of the PRP Association?
A: The investment in your lake property is no small matter. Protecting what impacts your investment, like PRP and our watershed area, is an essential part of preserving and managing your investment. As road associations make sure your road access is taken care of, we are stewards of what makes your shoreline and waterfront access so valuable. The PRP Association keeps you informed of local and state issues related to our mission on behalf of the PRP lake community. From water quality monitoring, to invasive species concerns, to the damaging impacts of erosion, we advocate collectively on behalf of the PRP community. Being a Regular Member also means you’re eligible to vote on important matters that are of utmost importance relating to PRP.
Q: How do I become a member of the PRP Association?
A: Click on the Membership tab for more information.
Q: When does the membership year start?
A: The membership year runs runs on a calendar year. We encourage signups between January to June.
Q: What do membership dues go toward?
A: Membership dues makes it possible for the lake association to continue our work to:
- Monitor water quality.
- Sample cyanobacteria and analyze the results.
- Monitor and document the growth of potential spread of native and non-native plants.
- Protect local wildlife and support the Loon Preservation Commitee, and NH Audubon (Raptor Monitoring Program).
- Support our local watershed protection group, the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA).
- Support NH LAKES, and have a Lake Host Program to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
- Monitor land use activities to ensure local regulations are in the best interest of the health of the PRP watershed.
- Educate on the best practices to protect water quality.
- Keep members informed with an Annual Newsletter and weekly/monthly eNews updates.
Q: How does the PRP Association communicate with its members?
A: Members receive eNews emails along with a Newsletter prior to it being available on our website.
Q: Are you on Facebook?
Q: What is a Lake Host?
A: The Lord Road boat ramp is staffed with trained Lake Host workers and volunteers who inspect boats in our efforts to prevent introduction of invasive species to PRP. The Lake Hosts are there to educate on NH’s Clean, Drain and Dry law.
Q: What should I do if I find a suspicious weed or an algae bloom?
- Take a photo of the weed by placing it on a white surface (paper towel works fine) with a coin next to it for size reference. If algae, take photos of it in the lake.
- Email the photo to Cindy Pfeiffer at clpfeiffer9@gmail.com, and copy Doug Stewart atdcstewart77@yahoo.com, and Patty Philbrook at President@pineriverpond.org. Cindy will check to see if we have already identified this in another location at PRP. If not, she will submit to NHDES for identification.
- Most of the photos that are submitted are identified and no specimen is needed for further clarification.
- Please keep the sample in lake water and refrigerated until you have a confirmation back from Cindy that it is harmless and no further action is needed.
Q: What does the PRP Store sell and when are they open?
A: The Association raises funds through offering items for sale in the PRP Store, located at 500 Pinewood Shores. Items for sale include Lake Art items, clothing, maps, glasses, mugs, hats, blankets, cards, signs, and ice cream treats and much more. Store summer hours are Saturday and Sunday 10-2. Click the PRP Store tab to see the complete inventory.
Q: Who funds the Fireworks Show and how can I donate to it?
A: The annual fireworks show is coordinated by the Association, but is funded solely through donations by members and contributions by family and friends. Donations can be made under the Membership tab.
Q: Can I explore any of the islands on PRP?
A: Since the islands on PRP are private property, you must have the owner’s permission. Otherwise please do not trespass.
Q: Where can I go to find information about what I can do with my waterfront?
A: Go to the Helpful Links page under the Resources tab and click on NHDES Shoreland Protection Program FAQs. You can also contact the Town of Wakefield Land Use Office.
Q: Where can I get septic system information regarding systems near lakes?
A: Go to the Helpful Links page under the Resources tab and click on Septic Systems and Surface Water.
Q: When in the fall does the water in the lake begin to drawdown?
A: Under the Helpful Links page under the Resources tab, click on Drawdown Schedule to search the NHDES website for the information. Historically, the water drawdown starts mid October.
Q: How quickly does the water level go down during a quick drawdown?
Typically the State will pull two boards on the first day and then pull two more the following week and so forth. The level will go down 2-3 feet the first week and then 2 feet a week until 8’ drop is met. Normally the week before Thanksgiving the lake should be at the lowest, however there will be variables the State will need to contend with such as rainfall. If the lake has been “full” most of the late summer, there may be some extra water to draw off.
Q: What is the Ice Out History on PRP?
1997 April 19
1998 April 8
1999 (?)
2000 March 29
2001 April 28
2002 (?)
2003 April 21
2004 April 15
2005 April 16
2006 April 2
2007 April 22
2008 April 22
2009 April 11
2010 March 28
2011 April 19
2012 April 19
2013 March 23
2014 April 14
2015 April 19
2016 March 18
2017 April 16
2018 April 24
2019 April 21
2020 April 1
2021 April 1
2022 April 2
2023 April 12
2024 March 17