A December flood is not an unusual occurrence, but so far the high water has been minimal, with the bays and Danforth Pond now iced-over.
Alliance Report
The Smart Report: Level Going Down
Still great weather, but the autumn drawdown means winter is right around the corner.
Unmonitored Water Bodies – a Safe Haven for Invasive Species
New Ossipee Lake Alliance survey shows 21 milfoil-infested New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers do not have an ongoing weed control program.
Another Controlled Burn Planned for Ossipee Pine Barrens
The Nature Conservancy will be conducting a controlled burn in the Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve today, September 19th. They will be burning 23 acres in the Town of Ossipee to the southeast of Windsock Village. The burn area is referred to as the “Windsock Village 2” burn unit. For further information, contact Jeff Lougee at (603) 356-8833 Ext. 2.
Tax Relief for Ossipee’s Lakefront Property Owners
Lakefront property owners, including some who had not filed request for tax abatements, will receive tax relief this year after the Ossipee Board of Selectmen approved more than $123,045 in property tax rebates. According to an exhaustive review of lakefront land assessments on Ossipee Lake, the town will lose $7,916,200 in land value.