Information Session on Landscaping at the Water's Edge set for August 7

MOULTONBOROUGH — A free program on how to best landscape waterfront and streamside properties to be compliant with the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act and maintain healthy, clean water will be held on August 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Moultonborough Safety Building on Route 25 in Moultonborough.

The event is being organized and sponsored by the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association, Lakes Region Planning Commission, and the County Conservation Districts of Belknap and Carroll counties.

This twilight information session is designed for homeowners, and others interested in achieving and maintaining healthy water by creating green, well vegetated, buffer between the land and water.

The speakers will introduce how to investigate water drainage zone planting, landscape design process, site preparation, environmentally friendly lawn care, and how to stay in compliance with the new shoreline regulations.

The program will feature UNH Cooperative Extension's publication Landscaping at the Water's Edge; An Ecological Approach; with co-author Cathy Neal; and Jay Aube of the NH Department of Environmental Services to review the new regulations. The session will start indoors and then move outdoors to wrap up,

Call (603) 527-5880 or (603) 581-6632 with questions or to register for this free event. Pre-registration is requested by August 6. Session attendees will receive a discount coupon for Dion's Plant Place & Landscapes.