| Missed our July and August Annual meetings? Read the minutes to our business meeting on July 10 at the Loon Center and August 14 at Vonhurst Beach. You will find it on our Lake Reports page here. |
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Sights and Sounds of Loons
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A section of my boat dock is damaged from last winter's ice. Will I need to get a permit to repair the section? The answer is probably NO if the work is a repair that does not change the dock location, configuration, construction type, or dimensions. Click here to view the relevant PBN documentation, highlighted in red is the portion that applies to dock repair.
Light Pollution and the NH Dark Skies Policy
New Hampshire recently enacted a “DARK SKIES POLICY” which recognizes the importance of keeping the natural darkness of rural skies at night and the detrimental effects of light pollution. A growing number of people are concerned about the effects of bright outdoor lighting on nocturnal animals, insects and certain plant species; interference with our ability to see stars and the night skies; and wasted energy.
While the new law currently applies only to public utilities and certain state agencies, it is expected that municipalities will soon adopt provisions to require reduced outdoor lighting and other measures to create more “dark skies” in the town. The Moultonborough Planning Board discussed but did not create such a program this year, but may do so in the future.
Before then, let’s all take a step towards creating a “dark skies” environment on our lake, for the benefit of wildlife, plants that depend on consistent light cycles, and all our lake neighbors. Please become aware of when your outdoor spotlight is on, turn it off early in the evening if not needed, and replace the automatic timer with a single switch that requires you to make a decision when it is on rather than an automatic system. Try to think of other ways you can help reduce nighttime lighting so others in our lake community are not disturbed.
The World Wildlife Fund is again sponsored a Global Event called “Earth Hour” or “Hour of Darkness” on Saturday March 27 from 8:30-9:30 pm. They asked all the world to turn off the lights to enjoy darkness and bring attention to climate change problems that may be caused in part by excessive energy demands http://www.darkskiesawareness.org/earth-hour.php
Here are some other ideas to reduce outdoor light pollution from the New Hampshire Landscapers Association. http://www.nhlandscapers.com/NH-Dark-Sky-Law.html
What is that White Foam?
Have you seen white foam on the lake's shoreline? Chances are it is a natural occurance.
Get the facts here.
Going Fishing?
Are you concerned about the mercury level in the lake's fish? How much fish is safe to eat?
Download a Fact Sheet on the subject here
Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act
The NH Department of Environmental Services has made the following information available in PDF format for us to download. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the files.
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What
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comply with the law and
protect water
quality? A brochure with information concerning the CSPA |
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Working with
the
Grid and Points
System in the
Waterfront Buffer.
An article published in the DES June 2008 Newsletter. |
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