NH LAKES offers free lake-friendly living webinars

CONCORD — Join NH LAKES for free webinars for the “Explore Lakes with NH LAKES” webinar series. 

A Ditch in Time: Managing Gravel Roads to Protect Water Quality

Wednesday, May 6, from 7-8 p.m.

Gravel roads and driveways can be a major source of runoff and sediment that impact New Hampshire’s lakes and streams. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Russ Lanoie shares practical, low-cost techniques for maintaining unpaved roads with one key principle in mind: drainage is everything. Learn how proper crowning, ditching, and routine maintenance can keep roads passable while reducing erosion and polluted runoff. This webinar will help homeowners, road associations, and lake communities understand how smarter road care protects both infrastructure and water quality.

Dam Decisions! Understanding Dam Maintenance and Repair

Wednesday, July 29, from 7-8 p.m.

Dams play a critical role in shaping and protecting New Hampshire’s lakes, yet maintaining them is a complex process that requires careful planning, coordination, and long-term stewardship. Join Corey Clark, Chief Engineer with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, for an in-depth look at how dam maintenance and repair projects come to life. This webinar will walk attendees through the full lifecycle of dam maintenance from early assessments and regulatory considerations to construction and post-project evaluation. Learn how engineers and dam owners approach decision-making, balance environmental and safety priorities, and navigate the technical and logistical challenges involved in these projects.

These webinars are free, and pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To learn more and register, visit nhlakes.org/webinars.