The Fall 2021 Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. You can access it from this website under News or you can just click this link to bring you to the page of all the Newsletters in case you missed one.
Category Archives: Important Communications
CYANO BLOOM OCCURRING – Nov 8, 2021
Hi all,
We wanted to notify you that we are experiencing intermittent and sporadic cyanobacteria blooms at Province Lake. They have been coming and going along the shoreline of Bonnyman and Point Roads and Lake Shore Dr. It is appearing as green stringers, surface blobs and cloudy green water. This has occurred over the weekend. We suspect it will likely continue until conditions become unfavorable for its development.
We cannot say if the water is safe at this time. Each individual needs to make the determination on whether to go in or not, but the guidance is to not go into the water if a bloom is present. It is particularly important to keep pets and children out of the water when a bloom is observed.
The NH DES will be notified and follow up with any other advice.
The PLA
NH DES Information on Cyanobacteria
Hi all,
Please find additional useful information regarding our existing cyanobacteria alert and cyanobacteria in general at this link.
We have posted signs along the lakeshore as well. We will advise you when the bloom is no longer of concern.
In the meantime, enjoy this spectacular fall weather.
The PLA
WAKEFIELD NEW SHORE LAND DEPT PROPOSAL
The PLA has been asked to share the following information regarding a Wakefield NEW Shore Land Department Proposal sponsored by Chuck Robbins of Wakefield.
The link below is information and an informal survey which will be used by Chuck to determine if a warrant article should be proposed to the Town to ‘create a separate department with people and equipment to combat all Wakefield lakes nutrient loading and erosion problems, as the Town does with all other departments to insure the health and safety of our unique town.’ Resident taxpayers will receive a mailing but Chuck would like input from all Wakefield taxpayers as well. You can submit your questions or response directly to Chuck at shorelandnewdepartment@gmail.com or mail your response to him at 271 Walsh Road, Sanbornville, NH 03872.
The PLA is not advocating for or against this proposal but we are sharing it so Wakefield folks can express their opinion and make their own decision on this matter. Thank you for your consideration,
The PLA
Here is the Link.
SUMMER NEWS LETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The summer 2021 news letter is now available for your reading pleasure. You can read it at this link.
2021 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES NOW POSTED
You can now read the minutes from the annual meeting that took place at Edge Lake Farm on July 17, 2021. You can read them at this link … Minutes.
CYANO BLOOM ALERT LIFTED JUNE 4, 2021
Hi all,
The bloom appears to have dissipated and guidance from the NHDES is that the alert status is discontinued. That being said, please remain vigilant and the guidance is you, children and pets should not enter the water if you observe a bloom. You can find more information regarding blooms at https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/harmful-algal-blooms
In the meantime, the water looks good and we all hope to enjoy it during the upcoming warm weather.
Thank you,The PLA
CYANO BLOOM OBSERVED JUNE 2, 2021
Unfortunately, a cyanobacteria bloom has been observed in several locations around the lake today. It can look like green mats or you may see small flecks or stringers, which you may think is pollen. Photos are below.
We cannot say if the water is safe at this time. Each individual needs to make the determination on whether to go in or not, but the guidance is to not go into the water if a bloom is present. It is particularly important to keep dogs and children out of the water when a bloom is observed.
We will be reporting this to the NH DES and will follow up as recommended.
The PLA
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LOON RAFT/NEST LAUNCHED!
The loon raft/nest was launched and placed in its usual spot on April 27, 2021. Let’s hope for some activity and a successful season. As usual, please keep your distance from the nest, especially if the loons are in the area.
The PLA
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FALL NEWSLETTER POSTED
The Fall Newsletter has now been posted on the website at this link.