LSPA Resource Library
The library is divided by topic and also includes “the Beacon” newsletter, “A Flash of the Beacon” e-newsletter, Presentations/Webinars and Directories.
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Water Quality
Water Quality Connections - Explore this tool created by Nicole Ward, past Calhoun Fellow, to see how your property management decisions can effect water quality.
To Bathe in the Lake...or Not!
NHDES Soak Up the Rain Program
Septic Systems
Septic Rules for the Town of Sunapee
Septic Systems - How Do They Work? How do You Maintain Them?
EPA’s Septic System Information
Cyanobacteria
NH’s Cyanobacteria Plan - A Statewide Strategy
Gloeotrichia echinulala - A Cyanobacteria Blooming in Lake Sunapee
Microplastics
Distribution of Microplastics Within NH Lakes
Watershed
2020 Lake Sunapee Watershed Management Plan
Watershed Wise Program Resources
8 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Watershed
Cumulative Effects: Non-Point Source Pollution
Winter Related
Non-Chloride Ice Control Products for Homeowners (preserve our water resources - eliminate your chloride use)
Road Salt Report- Impacts and best managment practices from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Ice Management Choices for Homeowners
Dock De-Icers: Tips for Safe and Effective Use
NH DOT Winter Maintenance Snow Removal and Ice Control Information (Learn more about how state roads are maintained in winter.)
NH DOT Winter Maintenance Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy (See page 10 and 11 to learn about what criteria is needed to designate a salt reduction zone on a state road.)
NH DOT Traffic Volume Reports (This information can be used to determine feasibility of a salt reduction zone)
Landscaping/Shoreline
A Homeowner's Guide to Lakeshore Living
Rain Garden & Infiltration "Train"
Rain Barrels: Rainwater Harvesting
Invasive Species
Stop the Spread of Invasive Species: Clean, Drain and Dry Your Watercraft & Gear
Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Bivalves
Common Lake Phenomenon
Other topics
"Lake Friendly" Dock Choices & Tips
Get the Lead Out! For a Lead Free Lake
NH LAKES: Driveway Sealants in Your Lake?
"the beacon" Newsletter
“A FLASH OF THE BEACON” e-newsletter
Presentations/Webinars
The Past, Present and Future Water Quality of Lake Sunapee- July 21, 2022; presented by Dr. Cayelan Carey, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech
Microplastics in Our Waters- June 23, 2022; presented by Jillian Emerson, Green Mountain Conservation Group
“Looking into a Crystal Ball: Forecasting the Future of Lake Sunapee- July 17, 2021; presented by Dr. Cayelan Carey at LSPA’s Annual Meeting
Lake Level Management- Lake Sunapee-August 3, 2021; presented by Jim Gallagher and Dan Mattaini
summary Reports
Executive Summary of 2022 LSPA-Virginia Tech Calhoun Fellowship - Whitney Woelmer & Jacob Wynee
2022 Economic Valuation of Lake Sunapee: Report and Presentation - Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
Directories
NHDES Prequalified Engineering Firms