Almost a decade after it was created, the management plan for Ossipee Lake Natural Area is paying off, with damaged plant communities on the rebound, and boaters largely staying away from posted areas. New maps at the reconstructed Route 25 public boat ramp are in the works for 2018.
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What is an Aquifer? How Do We Protect It?
It’s the state’s largest stratified drift aquifer, and it’s been in the news lately. But are you confused about what the Ossipee Aquifer actually is and why it’s important? A public presentation on August 1 will help.
Alliance Supports Creation of Aquifer Advisory Committee
Our area’s communities are publicly at odds with one another over an irreplaceable shared resource that is vitally important to our future. Green Mountain Conservation Group’s proposal to establish an Aquifer Advisory Committee to get our towns on the same page regarding protection efforts has our support. The kick-off meeting, on July 17, is open to everyone who wants to learn more.
Stolen Boat Crashes Through House on Ossipee Lake
A boat stolen from The Bluffs crashed into a house at Deer Cove early Monday morning after reportedly speeding erratically on the big lake. No one in the house was injured, and the boat driver is missing.
Loons, Tunes, and Spoons Music Festival
Local conservation organization to hold a family-oriented event at Camp Calumet on Sunday, September 28..