Kick off meeting to launch environmental study of the Wolfeboro Bay watershed

WOLFEBORO — The Lake Winnipesaukee Association, in partnership with the Town of Wolfeboro, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and FB Environmental Associates, will hold a kickoff meeting to present an overview of a study to assess the threats to water quality in the Wolfeboro Bay watershed on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The meeting will be held in the Great Hall, Town Hall, 84 South Main St., starting at 4 p.m. Anyone who lives in Wolfeboro, Alton, New Durham, or Brookfield is encouraged to attend.

The background, scope and timetable for the environmental study will be presented at the meeting. The study will result in a watershed management plan for Wolfeboro Bay that will capture a snapshot of the health of the waters in the Bay, identify sources of pollutants in the watershed and provide a roadmap for mitigation and protection efforts which will improve existing lake quality, aquatic habitat, and protect the value, uses, and beauty of the Wolfeboro Bay watershed for the future.

This project is designed to complement the many watershed plans already completed for other waterbodies within Wolfeboro. In addition, it builds on more than 10 years of effort by the Lake Winnipesaukee Association to develop a comprehensive lake-wide management plan for Winnipesaukee, and is a continuation of a community-based watershed planning process to improve and protect all of the water resources within the lake’s watershed. As a major economic asset and outstanding natural resource for the local communities, it is extremely important to assess the threats and issues affecting the lake’s health.

The mission of the Lake Winnipesaukee Association is to protect the water quality and natural resources of the lake and its watershed now and for future generations. All are welcome to attend the kick-off meeting. For additional information, contact Pat Tarpey, LWA at 603-581-6632 or email mail@winnipesaukee.org. Funding for the Wolfeboro Bay Watershed Management Plan comes from several sources, including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, administered by the NH Department of Environmental Services.