Hello fellow lake lovers.   We  STILL  need you.

Although the unofficial end to summer has passed, there is still time for those who have not joined the PLA to join for this year.  We run our membership on a calendar year basis, so a donation can be made anytime between Jan and Dec.

These past 4 weeks have been a tough time, with the Cyano bloom curtailing most of our recreational lake activities.   But, …your lake association continues it’s work to try to make those blooms become a thing of the past.*  Working with AWWA and several volunteers, the first 300 foot segment of a vegetated buffer for erosion control along Rt 153 is complete.  The next 300 feet will be done in 2026.*  Another beach cleanup is complete, preventing that trash from entering the lake.*  The Lake Host inspectors have concluded their season.*  We are awaiting State reimbursement on one grant, and are actively working to hire an engineering firm to analyze and propose solutions to reduce run-off of sediment from the major tributaries.*  The results of the spring watershed survey will be available soon and we will then target the largest phosphorus contributing areas for mitigation.*  We will be reaching out to NH Lakes Association and NH-DES for suggestions on what we as a lake community can do.*  There is an upcoming septic system survey being prepared.
The larger the PLA membership list is, – the more impact we can have when reaching out for assistance and advice.
 
It is disappointing that of the approximately 540 names we have on our contact list, only 160 have joined or about 30%.  Also, although we have gained 11 new members this year, we also have lost 11 from last year as our membership is exactly at where we ended 2024.  Many of you have been members in the past.   Can we get you back?  As you know, we also are always looking for volunteers.  Many folks aren’t able to devote their time, which we understand, but a great alternative is to join the PLA.  It is a small price ($25 for the basic membership) to say you are at least doing your part to help.  Also, your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

You can find information on how to join at this link .. https://provincelake.org/about/membership/

For those who have already joined, thank you.  You can verify your membership by viewing the membership page on our website or replying to this email and asking.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Regards,
Jon Samuelson
VP & Membership Chair