MAY 2015

The

Monitor

The Newsletter of the Newfound Lake REGION Association

Last snow on Mt. Cardigan – the watershed’s western wall (Photo by Boyd Smith)

Every Acre Counts – From Planning to Doing

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n December 30, 2014 the planning phases of Every Acre Counts: The Newfound Watershed Master Plan were completed with the delivery of our final report. Key report elements include a watershed-wide assessment of the top 55 sites for stormwater pollution prevention and a GIS-based land use analysis and conservation plan prepared by Dan Sundquist of GreenfireGIS (formerly of the Forest Society). Combined with other technical reports prepared since 2007 (see Watershed Information tab at www.NewfoundLake.org), we have generated the critical data required to permanently preserve and protect the Newfound environment. With Every Acre Counts planning

complete, our focus will shift to projects that prevent erosion and stormwater pollution. Based on lessons learned from Every Acre Counts, NLRA has developed the following three-point implementation strategy: • Individual actions. If all property owners prevent erosion and stormwater runoff on their land, our water will be clean. Reducing impervious surface, infiltrating stormwater wherever possible, and protecting riparian buffers (see p. 3) are practical and affordable ways to protect personal property and the watershed. The NLRA’s Water Watchdog program will engage individuals with simple projects that will make a difference. We will collaborate with towns,

camps, and associations to address larger, more complex projects • Town land-use policy. A balance of development and preservation maintains a town’s character and value. Policies that protect riparian buffers, steep slopes, views and other natural features can be used to guide growth effectively and economically. The NLRA will work with Planning Boards and residents to achieve our shared values of clean water, healthy forests, and rural character. We are proposing a Good Neighbor Bill of Rights to advocate for equitable and sustainable land use (see p. 5). • Land conservation. Newfound’s beauty comes from the fact that less than Continued on p. 6

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From the Executive Director

ast year was a great one for the NLRA community, with Andrew coming on staff, the web site updated, Every Acre Counts completed, the Goose Pond and Sugarloaf Ridge parcel preserved, and a record Annual Fund to keep us on sound financial footing. We are looking forward to even more progress and success, with big plans to make 2015 a “watershed” year. This issue of The Monitor outlines many of our goals for 2015, including trail construction at Grey Rocks; themed EcoTours with expert naturalists and scientific expeditions; our innovative Good Neighbor Bill of Rights; the Sleepy Hollow stormwater project and our Water

Watchdog initiative; the Newfound Mega-Raffle; an innovative partnership with the Tapply-Thompson Community Center; the Newfound Business Summit; and Lake Week, an exciting watershed-wide celebration of the Newfound community. In addition, 2015 is the beginning of a multi-year effort to build membership. We are considering membership in a new way that will include providing financial support, volunteering for NLRA, becoming a Water Watchdog, advocating for sustainable land-use policy, conserving property, or “all of the above”! Our goal is to have 1,000 members by 2017 to create the critical mass of watershed activists required to protect our clean water and

local economy for years to come. We thank our members whose support makes our work possible, and invite current and not-yet members to rally around our growing momentum to protect Newfound’s beauty for the ages. We hope that you enjoy this issue of The Monitor, and that you are as excited as I am about the possibilities that this year brings. See you around the watershed!

Boyd Smith, Director

President’s Message

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LRA is the only organization working full time to protect the watershed. Everyone – in the hills and valleys, along the shorelines, living in our towns, or just visiting for the summer or for the day – should support our efforts. Newfound Lake is the heart of this amazing watershed – if you love it, you should save it! Last year, NLRA realized a long-held dream of conserving 400 acres of wildly beautiful water and woods near New-

found’s western shore. Conservation of the spectacular Goose Pond and Sugarloaf Ridge parcel was made possible by the deep generosity of two long-term NLRA members. Most thought that this privately-owned land was part of Wellington State Park! Fortunately, NLRA’s actions and the resources of our donors saved this jewel from possible development and effectively doubled the size of one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful parks.

There’s still much more work to be done to save the Lake for future generations. Thanks to the support of our members, we are doing it!

Rob Moore, President

The Monitor is a publication of the Newfound Lake Region Association. NLRA Officers and Executive Committee Members: Rob Moore, President; Ken Weidman, Treasurer; Helga Stamp, Secretary; Karen Boyd, Andy Connolly, members-at-large Trustees: Jennifer Berry, Trish Connolly, Parker Griffin, Ed McNierney, Laura Moore, Hans Mundahl, Greg Wagner Staff: Boyd Smith, Executive Director; Andrew Veilleux, Program Manager; Mario Capozzoli, Relationship Strategy Coordinator; Karen Boyd, Volunteer Membership Coordinator

Newfound Lake Region Association 10 N. Main St., Unit 1, Bristol, NH 03222 P: 603-744-8689 [email protected]

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Around the Lake The Importance of Maintaining Riparian Buffers

By Dan Sundquist, GreenfireGIS

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iparian buffers are defined as “filter strips” of naturally vegetated land that abut surface waters. Research into the effectiveness of riparian buffers has shown that as little as 60 ft. of forested land with a thick layer of organic duff can reduce storm water sediment loads by up to 85%.

Steep slopes that lead directly to streams are of special concern because the erosive potential of water is increased exponentially by slope. The Center for Watershed Protection, a non-profit based in Maryland and dedicated to fostering responsible land and water management, has developed a tiered approach to defining riparian buffers based on stream order, which is a method of classifying streams by their size and position in a watershed. Order 1 streams are headwaters found high up on the ridges surrounding the watershed and are typically small. Two Order 1 streams combine to make an Order 2 stream, and so on down the watershed. The NLRA has adapted the tiered approach to riparian buffers as part of Every Acre Counts. As shown in Figure 1, all streams should have a 25-foot-wide “no disturbance” zone. This zone is the last line of defense in removing sediment from storm water, and must remain as thickly vegetated as possible. Abutting the no disturbance zone is the “limited use zone” that varies in width from 75 ft. for Order 1 and 2 streams to 150 ft. for Order 3 and higher watercourse. To-

Stream Order-Based Setbacks

gether, the no disturbance and limited use zones form the core buffer zone. The logic for a smaller limited use zone for Order 1 and 2 streams is that their watersheds are relatively small and overland flow of storm water is limited. Low-impact uses in the limited use zone are acceptable as long as the soil is not disturbed and the forest is allowed to accumulate organic materials naturally. Beyond the standard limited use zone, there are other considerations and opportunities to augment the protective

function of riparian buffers. Steep slopes that lead directly to streams are of special concern because the erosive potential of water is increased exponentially by slope. Limited use zones should be increased by an additional 100 ft. in areas with slopes greater than 10% to 15%. Wetlands and floodplains often abut streams, and both provide critical functions trapping sediment and reducing nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen. Including wetlands and floodplains in limited use Continued on p. 13

NLRA and Tapply Thompson Community Center Unite for Local Youth Camp

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eeking to fill a community need and building on a long-standing partnership, the NLRA and our neighbors Les Dion and Dan Maclean of the TTCC are planning “Watershed Outdoor Week” (WOW!), five days of outdoor activities for local kids between the end of regular TTCC programs and the start of the school year. Our goal is to introduce up to 40 youth to the wonders

of the Newfound watershed with a series of all-day activities at Grey Rocks, Slim Baker Lodge, Audubon Paradise Point, AMC Cardigan Lodge, and Wellington State Park. With some more work and a little luck, Watershed Week will take place August 24-28. Watch NLRA and TTCC web sites as the summer progresses for more information and to register. The Monitor / May 2015xxxx3

Around the Lake Conservation Success Story –Frazian Property Protected

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he Newfound Land Conservation Partnership (NLCP) was created by the NLRA, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, and the Forest Society to accelerate the pace of land conservation in the Newfound watershed. Within the watershed, where the terrain is 83 percent forested, very steep, and the main threat to lake water quality comes from stormwater runoff, the NLCP encourages landowners to develop a plan for their properties that includes both sustainable land management practices and the possibility of long-term watershed protection through a conservation easement. Succession planning for owners of larger properties can help family members develop goals for the future of their land that may include keeping it intact for recreation, water quality protection, wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and open space. Happily, in the case of Russell Frazian, discussions about the future of his

The meadows and forests of the Frazian conservation property will provide excellent wildlife habitat and clean water for years to come.

190-acre property in Hebron began in 2010, when local forester Jon Martin introduced him to the Forest Society. Mr. Frazian recalled how much his late wife loved the land and didn’t want to see it developed. As a result, with funding from the John Gemmill Newfound Fund, a grant from the NHDES, and donations from local individuals, the Forest Society recently purchased a conservation ease-

ment on the Frazian property. Since its founding in 2009, the NLCP has facilitated roughly 2,000 acres of land conservation, expanding Town and State conservation lands and protecting some of the finest forest, streams and wildlife habitat in the watershed. For more information about how you can conserve your land, please contact Parker Griffin at 603-238-0056.

Sleepy Hollow Stormwater Project Gains Momentum

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ince 2012, the NLRA and Steve Gunn, NLRA water monitor and president of the Sleepy Hollow Village Association (SHVA), have been working with the Town of Hebron and the NHDOT to repair accumulated stormwater damage to the Association’s waterfront and to prevent erosion of nearby Town and State roads. On April 9 Boyd Smith (NLRA), Steve Gunn ad Dick Sanborn (SHVA), and John Dunklee (Hebron Selectman) met with Chris Turgeon and Doug King of NHDOT. Chris and Doug presented a three-year, three-phase plan for sub-

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stantial site improvements, with the first phase beginning fall 2015. The NHDOT will provide design, permitting, labor, and equipment for the whole project and SHVA will be responsible for materials used on their property. The NLRA will assist with funding by applying for NHDES Section 319 (watershed mitigation) funds. The Town is actively assessing drainage and runoff improvements on George Rd. and NHDOT has offered technical assistance. Once the stormwater problems are addressed, SHVA will assess ways to return their beach to its historical condition.

Extensive sediment from stormwater runoff is filling Sleepy Hollow’s beach.

Around the Lake Grey Rocks Trail Construction and Buy-a-Board Campaign

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esign and permitting for the Grey Rocks trail system to improve public access to this beautiful and richly diverse natural area are complete. The trail design currently includes two bridges, two observation platforms, and informational signage. We are pleased to announce that Camp Pasquaney has promised to fund one of the observation platforms with a gift of $2,500, and both Camp Pasquaney and Camp Onaway have committed to a late-June work day to help us lay the foundations for bridges and platforms. Grey Rocks steward Les Mills and NLRA staff are planning multiple weekly work days to build the trails over the upcoming summer. Our goal is to involve the wider community and celebrate substantial completion by early August. Estimated materials costs for the remaining structures and educational signs are roughly $10,000. This need provides a golden opportunity for you to help in

Proposed Grey Rocks trail system

a meaningful and memorable way – our Buy-a-Board campaign. For a contribution of $50, you can purchase a board for one of our two bridges engraved with up to 25 letters, creating a personal message to friends and nature-loving pedestrians exploring Grey Rocks. You can purchase one or more engraved boards at $50/

each when you renew your membership, by mailing payment to the NLRA office, or online at http://newfoundlake.org/index.php/things-to-do/grey-rocks. Call the NLRA if you have any questions or wish to make a larger investment in this exciting project. Buying a board for the Grey Rocks trails sends a personal message and helps build bridges!

A Good Neighbor Bill of Rights - Innovative Approach to Land Stewardship

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e are proposing an innovative approach to balancing individual property rights with restrictions required to ensure the public good. A healthy balance of these two fundamental principles is required to protect the clean water, fresh air, expansive views, and sounds of nature that cross property boundaries and benefit us all, while individual property rights are foundational to our traditions and society. In general, the numerous land-use rules and regulations present at all levels of government are an ongoing attempt to define and maintain the crucial balance between private rights and public

good. We believe it is time to cut this Gordian knot of convoluted bureaucracy, and adopt ethically driven, performancebased standards for private land use. To this end, we are proposing a Good Neighbor Bill of Rights:

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s a property owner, I recognize my right to use and develop my land in accordance with all applicable and relevant or appropriate regulations. As a good neighbor, I equally recognize my responsibility to respect my neighbors’ rights by not allowing any of my actions or impacts, such as stormwater

runoff, air pollution, light, or noise to leave my property. In addition, I commit to maintain my property in harmony with my natural surroundings to preserve the views of the Newfound watershed. There are many simple, effective, and affordable ways to be a good neighbor. By committing to the Good Neighbor Bill of Rights, we can individually add value to our property and to the entire watershed. This idea is in its formative stages, so please share your opinions about using this innovative approach to foster sustainable land stewardship. The Monitor / May 2015xxxx5

Around the Lake Newfound Business Summit – Working Together for a Stronger Economy

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here is no conflict between protecting our environment and building the economy. “Economics” derives from the Greek word for stewardship “oikonomos,” and a steward is a person who cares for something (such as the environment) that belongs to others. On April 13 the NLRA, along with our partners the Bristol Economic Development Task Force, the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth State University, and the University of New Hampshire, sponsored a business summit at the Minot-Sleeper Library. The principal goal for this event was to build common ground and create shared success in a region poised for growth. Over 40 local business leaders attended, with huge energy and interest in taking specific steps to improve the local economy and its link with the natural environment. The NLRA looks forward to being part of this important work. Watch for more information about the outcomes of this meeting later this summer!

The rural character of Bristol depends on the surrounding land.

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Mega-raffle The 2015 Mega-raffle is underway with a Grand Prize of Southwest Airlines vouchers worth $800! Other fabulous prizes include food, lodging, sporting equipment, and more! Limited ticket sales give you great odds to win!

Plymouth State University and NLRA leadership sign new partnership agreement.

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fter many years of collaborative work, including Every Acre Counts research and internships, the NLRA and PSU have formalized our successful partnership. On January 12, 2015, NLRA President Rob Moore, Director Boyd Smith, and Program Director Andrew Veilleux met with PSU President Dr. Sara Jayne Steen, Center for the Environment Director Dr. Joe Boyer, and CFE Assistant Director June Hammond-Rohan to sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate joint projects. Positive results are already rolling in, with participation of PSU Professor Shannon Rogers as a panelist at the Newfound Business Summit, and conversations with Professor Amy Villamagna about using GIS analysis to better define benefits provided by ecosystem services such as conserved land and clean water. We greatly appreciate President Steen’s and Dr. Boyer’s support, and look forward to many years of working with PSU faculty and students to provide “real-world” projects that directly benefit both the Newfound region and the greater New Hampshire community.

First chance to purchase tickets coming in your Membership renewal letter…

Every Acre counts Cont’d from p. 1

5% of the watershed is developed. Large blocks of unbroken forest provide the powerfully refreshing views of surrounding hills and the crystal-clear streams that feed the Lake. By placing land in conservation, these benefits and more (recreation, forestry, wildlife habitat) are preserved in perpetuity. Since 2009, the NLRA and our partners at the Forest Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust have conserved roughly 2,000 acres, including NLRA’s own Grey Rocks property, the Goose Pond and Sugarloaf Ridge parcel, and the recently-acquired Frazian property (see p. 4). As water quality and quantity are intimately related to land use, how we develop and manage property determines the future of Newfound Lake and its watershed. By following the simple and effective steps encouraged by the NLRA and outlined above, you can help preserve this wonderful place both now and for future generations.

Programs

NLRA Volunteers Get Things Done While Having Fun!

by Andrew Veilleux, Program Manager

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hen I see a volunteer I don’t just see someone who is out helping the NLRA; I see a person with a passion for the Newfound Watershed who has become better connected through our programs. This could be why it looks like they are enjoying themselves on the lake or on the edge of a river. In fact, that is what they are doing, with one important benefit: they help us meet our mission. How to protect this spectacular area depends so much on the help of our members and volunteers. Try out some of our volunteer opportunities (even better, find a friend, child, or significant other to join you). We can even write a note to your boss saying that you’re excused from work! So, if you’re looking for any excuse to explore and better know the Newfound Watershed, please let us know – the NLRA has a place for you!

NLRA volunteers are vital to our success – Thank You!

Lake Hosting

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here are some exciting changes to our Lake Host program this year, including staffing at Grey Rocks as we expect public use to increase as we build trails and more people discover this quiet gem. Additional vigilance is critical, as the river delta and surrounding marsh provide optimal conditions for milfoil establishment and growth. Motorboats, which are prohibited from launching at Grey Rocks, have a greater probability of introducing invasive plants, though it is also important to inspect kayaks, canoes, When the river is raging you better watch your step. We always look forward to spendand sailboats. ing time with our rivers and streams! We are looking for volunteers to “adopt” critical areas susceptible to inva- the Cockermouth and Fowler River del- one of these areas and want to learn how sive species. These areas include our own tas, and Pop’s Cove. Please call Andrew to identify and report on native and inGrey Rocks channel, the Hebron Marsh, (744-8689) if you are already boating in vasive plant growth. The Monitor / May 2015xxxx7

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Member Recognition

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he Spring edition of The Monitor is always exciting, as we say farewell to winter (well, soon…), prepare for the coming

summer, share the latest news with our loyal supporters, and say a big “Thank You!” to our many wonderful members.

2014 Membership Steward ($2,000+) John & Sandy Beard, Jr. Parker & Camille Griffin Bern Haan Cheryl & Steve Jonas Danny & Vicki LaVecchia

Newfounder ($1,000+) Tripp & Nancy Blair Ray & Kelly Dunn Chris Keppelman & Jim Mulroy Jim & Gillian Van Schaick

Sustaining ($500+)

Dick & Linda Beyer George & Nancy Bolln Dave & Roz Carlson Margaret DePopolo Don & Martha Dolben Priscilla Gemmill Frank & Phoebe Griswold David & Anne Hardy Jane Kendall & David Dietz Mickey McFarlane Les & Elaine Mills Tom & Sharon Rohlfs Cyndy Rooke Dan & Emmy Smith Betty Rafferty & Dave Toebes

Supporting ($250+) Jerry & Marcia Anderson Tricia Bannan & Sal Pinto Mark & Michele Boshar David & Mavis Brittelli Pete Carey Jan & Ron Collins Herb & Rosemary D’Arcy Bob Davies Darren & Carrie Donovan Glenn Dorr Betty Emerson Rick & Mauria Falcone Rita Finn Keith & Angeline Harger Bettina Jenney

Charles & Barbara Karner Jane Kent Roger & Carol LaFontaine Joe & Lisa Mancini Cinda McKinney Tucker McLane Steve McMahon & Grace Frieje Fred & Dee Dee Nold Melissa & Carl Nordstrom Elaine Pagliaro Lynn Passanisi Neal & Barbara Peirce Kirk & Sharon Phelps Jurgen & Lilah Piper Mike & Jane Quinn Bob & Leigh Radimer Kathy Ratimer & Phil Harvey John Rohlfs Tony Salerno Jack & Val Scarborough Paul & Jamie Sheff Steve & Carolyn Shulman Michael & Christine Shusterman Stuart & Jane Thompson Skip & Jackie Vaccarello Ken & Susan Weidman Raymond & Andrew Weigel

Maintaining ($100+)

Nell Allen Joan Allison Bob & Gail Arcieri Andrew & Anne Bartlett Paula & Michael Bartosiak Derek Beard Bill & Jean Beebe Gordon & Christa Bennett Bob & Janet Bergeron George & Marilyn Blaisdell Bette Bohlke-O’Gara Kelly Bonnevie & Karen Kaufman Jim & Connie Bouchard Karen Boyd Claire & Eric Brosius Merrill Bryant Judy & Todd Buck David & Ann Bulk Phil & June Burrows Chet & Mary Butcher

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Peter & Alexia Chamberas Mary Cody Burt & Barbara Cohen John & Kathy Connolly Walt & Jan Connor Peter & Carolyn Cordeiro George & Shirley Corrette Dick & Joyce Cowern Jim & Jan Crawford Larry & Susan Demers Bill & Barbara Demers Alan & Denice Destefano Lori Dougherty Nancy & Bill Dowey Pam & Jerry Drypolcher Bob & Marsha Felder Bruce & Carolyn Field Regena Fitchett Wade & Clara Fowler Thelma Francis Thayer & Anne Fremont-Smith Meredith Funston Bob & Sarah Gabler Ann Giles Larry & Kay Graff Adele Grunberg & Kenneth Nells Yves & Judith Guerard George & Audrey Hagerman Greg & Ann Hopkins Pam & Rob Johnson Spencer & Fay Joseph Tom & Lynn Katon Dave & Pat Kenney Craig & Terry Knowles Alice Kurland Paul LaFontaine Rich & Ellen Lawrence Bill & Patricia Lochhead Joel & Gretchen Long Ken & Ellie Lonske Bill & Willa Lucarelli Judy Lyttle Lester & Dolores Mack Sandra MacKenzie Richard & Jody Maggio Bob & Sue Martens Carol McGough Frank & Patricia Mihovan Rob & Laura Moore

Tom & Tina Moore Sally Moore Margaret Muir & Andrew Ketterson Kevin & Alice Mullen Matt & Joanne Naimie Bill & Margaret Naumes Bill & Connie Nobles Seton O’Reilly Ron & Fran Olson Don & Elaine Paula Sue & Jim Peterson Rich & Mary Radimer Pete & Ellen Rawlings Michael & Karen Regan Larry & Karen Reynolds Robert & Joyce Romeri Bill & Paula Rooks David & Melinda Ryder Ileana Saros & Gerald Lauther Al & Doreen Shameklis David & Jane Shapiro Reggie & Lynn Shiverick Steve & Sandra Shusterman Steven & Kelley Small Norman & Carol Small Ann Smith Laurie Smith & Jim Husson John & Nancy Springer Max & Helga Stamp John, Barbara & Don Stokoe Gregg & Lisa Stone Jack & Linda Sugden Sandra Symonds Davis & Patricia Thurber Bill & Janet Tumber Carol & Jeff Turcotte Alice Tweedy Phil & Betsy Twombly David & Marcia Unger Jim & Sally Vanicek Sterling & Jean Weaver Stephen & Barbara Weglarz Patricia & John Wells Tom & Teri Whitman Albert Wilson, Jr. Charles Wright & Lynn Hughes Willi & Christa Zankel

Member Recognition Family ($50+)

Elroy & Marie Alderink Armand & Janice Auger Dick & Diane Baker Bronwen Ballou Mike & Lois Bannan Bob Barney Ken & Ellie Batchelder Kathryn Bernache Tom & Jen Berry Louis Bertolami John & Becky Blair David & Rebecca Bliss John & Lois Brennan Craig & Heather Cadieux Katie Callahan Chip & Barbara Carpenter Dick & Brenda Carter John & Nancy Conner Scott & Debora Cote William & Eileen Cotter Victor & Sheila Currier Tom & Diane Davies Donna & Rick Delancey Fran Denesiuk Bob & Pat DeNoble Gary & Brenda Diederich Christina & Gary Divelbiss Warren Doerner Edward Doerner Jackie & Jeff Downing John & Lyn Egsgard Susan Emerson Joseph & Rhoda Fantasia Bill & Jeanette Fay Victor & Kathy Field Susan Finley Thomas Fitzgerald & Frances Cantelli Bob & Lynn Flayhart Bill Flynn Glenn & Mary Ford Frank & Joyce Fraitzl Paul & Charlene Fraser Bob & Dorothy Frechette Jim & Sue Geraghty Larry Goodman Ned & Gayle Gordon Ted Haines Wayne & Barbara Harding Jane & P.T. Hart Mark & Nadine Hession Jeff & Linda Hillier Cynthia & John Hilson Pete & Ann Holman Nancy Howard Elsa & Bob Johnson Katerian Jordan Katherine Keen Steve & Daphne Kelly Kitty & Jim Koch Fred & Barbara Kohout Ira & Erica Krull Mark & Lisa LaFontaine David Lakari David & Mary Lemoine Mark & Maribeth Lightowler Bob & Priscilla Liptrot Carolyn & Richard Lobban Sarah & Bill MacDougall Gerald & Nancy Marchand David & Diana Miller Steve & Melissa Mills

Virginia Miranda Scott & Roxanne Monk Ed & Hilda Moody Prisco & Dawn Morella Wayne & Marty Morrill Marcia Morris Gena & Bob Moses Don & Laurie Munro Allen & Elaine Murphy Bob & Rita Norander Mark & Mary Ellen O’Connor Donna Ohanian Neil & Elinor Olken Jack & Ann Petersen John & Carol Phillips Brian & Barbara Picard Maurenn & Paul Pickard Peter Pirnie & Diane Arsenault Bill & Paula Popeo Brent & Wendy Powell Doug & Judi Priestley Charlie Ramquist Carter Ramquist David & Enid Reed Stu & Millie Rent Nelson & Lisa Rodrigues Jim & Jan Salvucci Don & Barbie Selby Don & Barbara Sherman Peter Silbermann Boyd Smith & Annette Zamarchi Suzanne Smith Mike & Arlene Sobol John & Susan Spaeth George & Dianna Sullivan Dick Tapply David & Karen Taylor Lindsay Thompson Steve & Jackie Tippett Louis & Lorraine Travers Jim & Rose Tuite Jennnifer & George Tuthill Bob & Judy Twombly Russ & Diane Walberg Linda & Gerry Walsh Curtis & Georgianna Way Ed & Marion Weber Tom & Jule Whelan Marc & Solveig Wolstenholme Donna & Peter Worthen Gil & Ruth Wrigley Matthew & Susan Yardley Walter & Harriet Ziegenhals

Individual ($35+) Bill & Rosemary Baker Bill & Janice Barrett Dick & Mary Brown Robert Bruni Dave Carr Richard Cooney Lawrence Cross Peggy Dotter Helen Duchesne Charles Egloff Laura Games Marie Gardner Judy Goss Ginny Hantz Monica Hart Matthew Hart Debbie Heckbert

Pierre & Paula Henry Suzanne Heslop Sarah Hopkins Nancy Humphrey & Charles Hulten Tom & Nathalie Kehoe Faith Knowles & Peter Thompson Roy Kring Margaret Loomis Deborah Luippold Elena MacDonald Claire & Bob Maloney Deb Martel Suzanne Martin Bernadette McLaughlin Barbara Nicholson Barbara Pape Dan Paradis Farley Peters Lorna Platts Dan & Phyllis Schofield Howie & Thelma Soberg Wayne & Carol Tamarelli Craig Thomas Thomas Vanicek Sharon Veldhuis Nancy Wall Bill & Lucille Weir Marcia & Paul Winters Jim & Connie Wood

Rob & Laura Moore Neal & Barbara Peirce Jurgen & Lilah Piper Pete & Ellen Rawlings Cyndy Rooke

2014 Annual Fund

Maintaining ($100+)

Steward ($2,000+)

Mark & Dana Belland The Charles Foundation, Inc. Ray & Kelly Dunn Parker Griffin & Camille Bharucha Cheryl & Steve Jonas Tim & Lisa McGrath McLane Harper Family Charitable Foundation Ed & Kate McNierney Bill & Connie Nobles Bob & Natalie Rooke Selina Rossiter & Sandy Colhoun Paul & Betsy Shiverick Jim & Gillian Van Schaick

Newfounder ($1,000+) Michael Asay Dave & Roz Carlson Frank & Phoebe Griswold Tom Jones & Betty Mobbs Chris Keppelman & Jim Mulroy Butler & Lois Lampson Kirk & Sharon Phelps Tom & Sharon Rohlfs Dan & Emmy Smith Max & Helga Stamp Ken & Susan Weidman

Sustaining ($500+)

Tom & Jen Berry Dick & Linda Beyer George & Nancy Bolln Betty Emerson David & Anne Hardy Roger & Carol LaFontaine Bill Lenssen Chip & Cindy Matthes Les & Elaine Mills

Supporting ($250+)

Jacques & Carole Bonnet-Eymard David & Mavis Brittelli Debbie Carter-McLane Peter & Beth Cole Jan & Ron Collins Andy & Trish Connolly Herb & Rosemary D’Arcy Rita Finn Adele Grunberg & Kenneth Nells Stan Jackson Bettina Jenney Mitch & Anna King Hope Lomas Joe & Lisa Mancini Mike & Liz McKinney John Rohlfs Paul & Jamie Sheff Steve & Carolyn Shulman Brian & Lois Smith Mike & Arlene Sobol George & Dianna Sullivan George & Alison Watkins Nell Allen Joan Allison Jerry & Marcia Anderson Bob & Gail Arcieri John Arnold Andrew & Anne Bartlett Paula & Michael Bartosiak Derek Beard Bill & Jean Beebe Gordon & Christa Bennett Louis Bertolami Bette Bohlke-O’Gara Kelly Bonnevie & Karen Kaufman Mark & Michele Boshar Jim & Connie Bouchard Karen Boyd Judy & Todd Buck David & Ann Bulk Chet & Mary Butcher Burt & Barbara Cohen John & Kathy Connolly Jim & Jan Crawford Bob Denious Bob & Pat DeNoble Pam & Jerry Drypolcher Bill & Lin Everett Bob & Marsha Felder Bruce & Carolyn Field Regena Fitchett Wade & Clara Fowler Thelma Francis Bob & Sarah Gabler Ann Giles Jane & P.T. Hart Charles & Barbara Karner Mr. & Mrs. Kenney Ellen Ketterson Alice Kurland Drew & Carol Landry Bill & Patricia Lochhead Bob & Sue Martens

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Member Recognition Ed & Esther McCarthy Mickey McFarlane Cinda McKinney Steve & Grace McMahon-Frieje Frank & Patricia Mihovan Sally Moore Mary Mudge Joe Murphy Miles & Gerry Nogelo Neil & Elinor Olken Elaine Pagliaro Lynn Passanisi Don & Elaine Paula Robert & Joyce Romeri Jack & Val Scarborough Steve & Sandra Shusterman Steven & Kelley Small Boyd Smith & Annette Zamarchi Carol Southall Emily Tevald Bill & Janet Tumber Phil & Betsy Twombly David & Marcia Unger Jim & Sally Vanicek Sterling & Jean Weaver Stephen & Barbara Weglarz Jeffrey & Jane White Steve & Nancy Whitman Albert Wilson, Jr.

Family ($50+)

Armand & Janice Auger Bob Barney Ken & Ellie Batchelder Kathryn Bernache John & Barbara Bishop Merrill Bryant Phil & June Burrows Katie Callahan Dave Carr Victor & Sheila Currier Fran Denesiuk Peter & Sharon Devine Christina & Gary Divelbiss Bill & Jeanette Fay Bob & Lynn Flayhart Bill Flynn Glenn & Mary Ford Leslie Frazier Mark & Naomi Goldman Dick & Connie Gourdeau Dick & Joan Hallberg Mark & Nadine Hession Pete & Ann Holman Nancy Howard Faith Knowles & Peter Thompson Troy Kolden David Lakari Andrea & Phil LaMoreaux Ken & Sue Latronico Mark & Maribeth Lightowler Sarah & Bill MacDougall Mac & Barbara MacIntire Steve & Melissa Mills Virginia Miranda Scott & Roxanne Monk Ed & Hilda Moody

Gena & Bob Moses Bill Neikam Barbara Nicholson Joe & Sinikka Nogelo Seton O’Reilly Charles & Liz-Anne Platt Lorna Platts Bill & Paula Popeo Michael & Karen Regan Caroline Reinke Laura & Paul Rybecky Jim & Jan Salvucci Ileana Saros & Gerald Lauther John & Susan Spaeth Ed & Cathy Taglieri David & Karen Taylor Lindsay Thompson John Thompson Bob & Judy Twombly Steven & Molly Weisman Gil & Ruth Wrigley

Individual ($35+)

Bill & Janice Barrett Robert Bruni Dick & Brenda Carter Richard Cooney Warren Doerner Laura Games Monica Hart Roy Kring Ira & Erica Krull Bernadette McLaughlin Chris & Kathy Schmidt Howie & Thelma Soberg John & Nancy Springer Louis & Lorraine Travers Nancy Wall Marcia Winters Walter & Harriet Ziegenhals

Fred’s Auto Trends Gilly’s Restaurant Haunting Whisper Vineyard Homestead Restaurant Inn on Newfound Lake Kathleen’s Cottage Lakeview Massage Studio Meadow Wind B & B New England Genealogical Research Newfound Photography Newfound Therapeutic Massage Omni Mt Washington Resort Paradise Point Nature Center Renaissance Florals LLC Rhino Bike Works Sandybeach of Newfound Sculptured Rocks Farm Shackett’s Supermarket Simple By Nature Landscape Six Chimneys & A Dream Squam Lakes Science Center TD Bank Thai Smile The Henry Whipple House The Mill Fudge Factory & Ice Cream Cafe Timberloch Lodge Village Pizza Of Bristol West Shore Marine White Mountain College for Pets White Mt. Country Club

2014 Donations from Watershed Towns, Summer Camps, and Associations Watershed Towns

2014 Donations from Businesses Business Members

A Newfound Bed & Breakfast Alexandria Boat Shop AMC Cardigan Lodge Aurental Consulting Basic Ingredients B-Fast Charters Salt Water Sport Fishing Bridgewater Inn Bristol Diner Bristol Shop ’n Save Budget Blinds of Central NH Camp Berea Cardigan Mt. Orchard Century 21 - Country Lakes Realty Classical Homeopathy & Nutrition Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Earthly Treasures Ebony Boarding Kennel Emery & Garrett Groundwater Inc. Emma’s Perennials

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Alexandria Bridgewater Bristol Groton Hebron

Summer Camps Camp Berea Camp Onaway Camp Pasquaney

Associations

Bridgewater Hills Assoc. Camelot Acres Clubhouse Condominium Assoc. Shackett’s Landing Assoc. Sleepy Hollow Village Assoc. Spruce Woodland Assoc. Stone Gate Acres Whittemore Brook Assoc.

NOTES: Newfound Shore to Shore Society members are identified in bold typeface. Shore to Shore Society members are a select group of loyal donors who have made NLRA a priority in their charitable giving for the last 15 consecutive years or more. We thank these members for their exemplary commitment and dedication, which have helped to keep Newfound Lake clear and clean. NLRA is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. The Association has the ability to receive gifts of stock – please contact us at 603744-8689 for information. Please also consider including a bequest to the Newfound Lake Region Association in your estate planning. Our sincere apologies if we have made any errors. Please contact the Executive Director so that we can make amends.

Programs Newfound EcoTours

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A beautiful day for an EcoTour

We would love a full boat for all EcoTours, which run from June through September. Watch the NLRA calendar for a schedule of special EcoTours, and remember – NLRA members receive a 25% discount on EcoTour passes!

ewfound EcoTours are a great way to see the watershed. We are expanding the program in 2015 to feature guest speakers with topics covering birds, fish, and water quality. Knowledgeable guides from Audubon, UNH, NH Fish and Game, and more will narrate several tours throughout the summer. While NLRA guides are extremely well informed, specialists can speak in detail about popular subjects. We are also planning a trip or two to map near-shore bottom vegetation as part of a new, annual initiative to monitor plant growth over time and to guard against invasive species. These tours will be full-day working events, and will require a real interest and certain amount of stamina. There is room for up to six working passengers per tour and advance reservations are required – call Andrew at 603-744-8689 today!

Water Quality Monitoring

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t first, it may not seem like taking water samples is the most interesting way to volunteer, but just ask one of our water quality monitors. This important job is an opportunity to see the Lake and watershed in a fresh way. Lake monitors collect water samples every week and stream monitors sample every month. To provide some relief to our regular volunteers, each month we will invite the public for a one-day sampling experience. This offers a break for our regulars and a chance for new volunteers to get a taste of the action. We will lead you around the watershed, instruct you in sampling methods, and show you the results of your work. Call Andrew to sign up for one or more days of “citizen science” in one of the most beautiful places to work in the world!

Late (or early?) season sampling by some of our veteran volunteers

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Programs Hiking Newfound

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s we enter mud season, I think about how green the watershed will be in the summer. As much as I love winter, there’s nothing that can replace the sound, smell, and feel of a warm breeze blowing through the leaves. I recently thought of spring as I hiked up Plymouth Mountain with the snow collapsing under my feet.

Elwell Trail that runs from the Lake to Mt. Cardigan was cut by Camp Mowglis in 1925, and Camp Pasquaney was established in 1895, making it the nation’s oldest continuously operating summer camp. There can be only one explanation – Newfound is one of the best areas in New Hampshire to be outdoors!

There are over 20 peaks around the Newfound Watershed that can be hiked for various views of Newfound Lake.

Wolf or Coyote?

The wild and rugged Elwell Trail follows Mt. Cardigan’s northern ridges from Newfound Lake to the highest point in the watershed

Hiking will soon become much easier without this continuous post-holing! That being said, walking near Newfound is amazing at all times of the year. Looking at the Lake from so many perspectives keeps me coming back for more. Hiking a new trail or peak always renews my sense of wonder, as if I’m seeing the Lake for the first time. Newfound has a long and rich history of outdoor recreation. The AMC Cardigan Lodge began operating in 1934, the

This year we plan to introduce more people to the watershed via guided hikes, as we believe first-hand outdoor experience is the best way to understand the beauty and value of our environment. We will host a series of hikes, including a strenuous, 15-mile “Long Walk” on the historic Elwell Trail (tentatively scheduled for late June/early July). Keep your eyes peeled for details and give us a call if you are interested in the Long Walk or other Newfound hikes.

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The answer to the title is actually BOTH! Yes, as it turns out, all coyotes (Canis latrans) in the northeast have cross-bred with the Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon). A more accurate name for them would be “Coywolf,” rather than Coyote or Coydog. Dr. Rick Van de Poll, noted Ecologist, looked at a recent photo I took, saying: “This is a classic eastern coyote, which as you know is part wolf. Note the fairly large ears and fairly narrow snout that typifies our “wolf.” Check the following link for more information about coywolves: http://infinitespider.com/coywolfmodern-species/ Would you like learn more about what lives on your land? Contact Linda Walsh (744-9164) or Martha Twombly (744-6332) to learn more about Keeping Track, a local wildlife tracking group.

Programs Newfound Water Watchdogs - Stormwater Mitigation and the Next Generation

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LRA’s Water Watchdog initiative advocates for Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce erosion and stormwater pollution. BMPs are typically simple and effective landscaping features that improve stormwater infiltration, reduce erosion and control polluted runoff. For anyone with a ditch in their driveway or rut in their footpath, the concept of stormwater damage is clear. We are building a database from town tax records to identify properties within 250 ft. of a water body for BMP installations, as this zone is critical to protecting clean water. We will follow a proven model of outreach, project design and construction based on the Acton-Wakefield Watershed Alliance’s (AWWA’s) Youth Conservation Corps and New Hampshire’s Soak Up the Rain (SOAK) programs. Our Water Watchdog initiative will be established over a period of several years. Once up and running, it will greatly benefit the community as high school students and local youth will be employed in meaningful, creative, and challenging jobs, and erosion and stormwater pollution will be reduced. We are also working with Newfound Regional High School staff and students to build BMPs such as rain barrels for the greenhouse, porous pavement for the visitor parking area, and a rain garden to collect parking lot runoff. If you are interested in this program or know a candidate for employment, email Andrew at [email protected]. Also, be sure to check out AWWA’s website (www.awwatersheds.org) and the NH Stormwater management site (www.soaknh.org).

Become a Newfound Water Watchdog!

Newfound students building the first NLRA rain garden. NLRA plans to engage local youth to construct more stormwater BMPs.

Riparian buffers Cont’d from p. 3 zones extends the reach and effectiveness of riparian buffers tremendously. In addition to providing clean water, core buffer zones also provide cooling shade for surface waters and critical migration corridors for wildlife. The tiered riparian buffer approach to managing water quality is based on sound science and is a practical approach within the Newfound Lake watershed. However, other factors such as highly erodible soils and extensive steep slopes also impact riparian buffer effectiveness. These topics are addressed more thoroughly in the full

report, located at www.NewfoundLake. org under Watershed Information. Ed. note: The f inal planning phase of Every Acre Counts was completed in December 2014 and included GIS-based conservation analysis and planning tools for local decision-makers to preserve and enhance water quality. The conservation plan was prepared by project partner Dan Sundquist of GreenfireGIS. Dan is an expert land-use planner and GIS analyst, as well as an able and passionate educator, who can be reached at [email protected].

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Membership In Their Own Words – A Conversation with Herb and Rosemary D’Arcy

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his place seemed wild and remote as a child,” remembers Herbert D’Arcy, conjuring up his memories as a 14-year-old boy summering with his parents on Newfound Lake and snorkeling in the crystal blue waters. “If I wasn’t swimming in the lake then I was fishing in the Newfound River, under the bright sunshine – always enjoying the outdoor mystique of this place.” Herb and Rosemary, who honeymooned on Newfound Lake in May 1966, effusively recall the many stories of their decades on the lake, talking poetically about how this area – the sky, the mountains, and the water – continues to have such a powerful impact on their lives and the lives of their sons, Mark and Keith, and their families. Rosemary waxes, “When I watch our granddaughter Ella weed-watch with Herb, I’m instantly transported to the first time I saw this place and the serene landscape that seems to emerge on the early spring days.” Rosemary, a Manhattanite by birth, was a freshman at Merrimack College back in 1962 when she and Herb met on campus. Their voices light up like excited freshmen when they speak of that first date…on Newfound Lake. “It was a day-trip, of course,” interjects Herb, reminding everybody that gentlemen of the day had an acute sense of propriety and respect for the courting rituals of the time. Added Rosemary, “As a child, I came to New Hampshire to spend time in North Conway, so I had always had a romantic vision of Newfound Lake and this entire area. Of course, we headed back up in the fall and made many trips with other couples to this very special place.” After serving in the US Navy in the

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late 1960s, Herb and Rosemary continued their trek north almost every summer, and in 1982 Rosemary and Herb found seven acres to build their year-round cottage, that they completed in 1984. “This gave us our own place to enjoy our summers with our young family.” Rosemary continues, “During my career as a librarian and then in higher education administration, those summers on the lake with our two boys were rejuvenating.” Enter NLRA. “They are the watchdog, the keeper of the dreams that this magical place has in all of our hearts,” suggests Rosemary. Herb adds, “It’s simple. NLRA is essential. It maintains awareness and keeps people alert and educated about good land and water practices. I am so very proud of my relationship with NLRA, as a weed-watcher, a water quality tester, and a huge advocate for our way of life at the lake. NLRA created a struc-

ture for me to do my volunteer work.” Rosemary closes with her thoughtful advice to those who may be new to NLRA, saying, “We all like to see lots of public education, and we are grateful that NLRA not only looks out for the water, but has an eye on land conservation as well. We have all learned that all these elements come together to keep our lake as pristine as possible. That’s why we support NLRA.” Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of interviews of our members to share the rich personal history that abounds around Newfound Lake. We are especially pleased to have Rosemary and Herb begin this conversation, as they are among the first NLRA members to reach twenty consecutive years of membership, a very impressive and greatly appreciated milestone!

Membership Thank You, One and All!

The spring edition of The Monitor is special for us, as we can thank all of our many contributors, without whom we would not exist. Last year we were very pleasantly surprised by an Annual Fund (year-end appeal) that exceeded our ambitious budget by nearly twelve percent, without the benefit of a challenge match such as was provided the prior two years. Please refer to the Membership insert to share in our recognition and thanks. The Annual Fund success is exciting and humbling – your combined support and faith in our work is essential to meet our mission. Financial support enables our core programs such as water sampling, invasive-weed prevention, land-use policy and conservation, and community education. Your trust encourages innovative, creative and strategic thinking to find better ways to pass the beauty of Newfound to future generations. Thank you to all our members!

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An Innovative Approach to Membership We are launching a multi-year campaign to increase membership, with a goal of 1,000 members in three years. We believe this is a challenging and important aspiration, as a critical mass of engaged watershed advocates is required to prevent the loss of our clean water, healthy forests, and rural character. We envision reaching our ambitious membership goal by following two new core strategies to attract members. First, we are expanding our definition of membership from solely financial contributions to actions people can take that meet NLRA’s mission. We are using the term Partner to indicate a committed and meaningful contribution to the NLRA, based on one or more of the following: become a Water Watchdog by preventing stormwater runoff on your property; volunteer for an NLRA program or event; effectively advocate for sustainable land-use policy in your Town;

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place land in conservation. Partners will be recognized in and receive printed copies of our newsletter. Second, we are offering Guest Memberships to select Members to invite friends or family members who are not already part of the NLRA to join free for one year. Guest Members will receive valuable information about Newfound’s environment and economy through The Monitor, our watershed

eNewsletter, and our Facebook page. Guest Membership forms will be provided in our May membership renewal mailing. Donors who contributed $250 or more in 2014 will receive two Guest Memberships, and donors in the $100 to $249 range will receive one Guest Membership. Please think about who you want to invite to the NLRA, and watch for more information in our May mailing. We will test these new strategies, which apply only to new members, throughout the coming year. We hope our message will resonate and that Partners and Guest Members will contribute to the NLRA with their actions and financial support. Please remember – we will need your continued financial contributions as we bring new members to the NLRA fold! Look for more information in your upcoming Membership Renewal letter.

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Calendar

All NLRA events are free and open to the public. June-August

Grey Rocks Trail Construction – Weekly workdays to build trails, crossings, platforms, and signs at our Grey Rocks Conservation Area. Looking for skilled volunteers to assist on one or more days.

July 19-July 25

Newfound Lake Week – Join our first annual celebration of all things Newfound!

July 19

Square Dance – Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol, 6-9 pm

July 23

Life of Loons, presented at Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, 6:30-7:30 pm

July 25

Visit us at the Hebron Fair!

Newfound Lake Week – A Celebration of the Newfound Community

Inspired by the creative minds of the NLRA Membership Committee, we are partnering with any and all interested members of the Newfound community to make July 19-25, 2015 Newfound Lake Week. Our goal is to make the Lake the focus of local events and activities during this week, as the Lake is the Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs – sustaining our spirits and other everyday needs. Watch our news feeds and the local papers for more information about Newfound Lake Week, and how you can be a part of this affirming and exciting celebration!