SPINY NAIAD INFORMATION SESSION - RECORDING and questions

Zoom Meeting May 18, 2022 7pm - Recording link added

Amy Smagula, NH DES Limnologist/Exotic Species Program Coordinator, will present the Country Pond Spiny Naiad Long Term Management Plan and answer questions. Click here for the meeting recording and here for answers to the Board's follow up questions.

Last summer spiny naiad, an invasive aquatic weed, was discovered in Country Pond through the Country Pond Lake Association (CPLA) Weed Watcher program and reported to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES). Last fall NH DES conducted a survey of Country Pond and determined that this invasive weed was widespread throughout shallow areas of the lake. NH DES developed a Long-Term Management Plan to address the spiny naiad infestation in Country Pond, which was recently published and shared with CPLA.

The plan outlines various treatment options and anticipated outcomes. It proposes that implementation start in July 2022 with a second survey of the lake to confirm the presence and extent of the spiny naiad infestation.

NEW! Watershed Management Plan just released

CPLA is excited to announce that the Watershed Management Plan has been published!

Download Watershed Management Plan

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Mission statement

Country Pond Lake Association was founded in 2017 by a dedicated group of volunteers concerned about water quality issues including cyanobacteria and invasive plants. Our mission is to maintain, protect and enhance the water quality of Country Pond. We partner with local, county and state organizations to identify and implement the following programs which help protect water quality:

VLAP Water Testing (Voluntary Lake Assessment Program)
Lake Host Courtesy Boat Inspection Program
Weed Watchers
Inform and educate the community about important lake health issues

CPLA is a registered New Hampshire 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We count on your support so that we may continue to enjoy the recreational and environmental benefits of this beautiful lake.

We need your support

In addition to time contributed by our members, there are costs associated with operating an effective lake association. We need funds to:

Continue our partner level NH LAKES membership
Continue our NH Voluntary Lake Assessment Program water testing
Operate a Lake Host program to prevent the introduction of invasive species
In partnership with the Rockingham Planning Commission and NH DES, develop a watershed management plan for Country Pond
Maintain this website

Only with your donations can we implement these programs.
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