Join us for our Annual Meeting:
Saturday July 11, 2026 at 4 pm
Members and Friends are invited to attend
the 2026 Annual Meeting
at the New London Historical Society (Phillips Barn)
Guest Speaker: Nisa Marks
Topic: Shoreline Plantings and Their Impact on Lake Health
A social hour will follow the meeting. Kindly bring a finger appetizer to share. Beverages provided.
The EPA’s “SepticSmart” Recommendations
SepticSmart Week was September 15-19. For more info, go to epa.gov/septic.
LLSPA Receives Commendation from Governor Ayotte
On August 13, 2025, at the Executive Council meeting at Mt. Sunapee Resort, the Little Lake Sunapee Protective Association received a commendation from Governor Kelly Ayotte for its stewardship of Little Lake Sunapee. The commendation recognizes our Association’s efforts to protect water quality, prevent the spread of invasive species, and promote responsible land management.
LLSPA Board Members pictured are Cynthia Kelsey, Kathy Thomas, Deb Hoover, Nancy Girald, Sally Barker, and Rich Badmington
Being a Smarter Salter
Snowstorms prompt us to apply salt to outdoor surfaces. During the winter months, by gradually reducing the amount of salt you apply, you will be lowering the adverse impact it has on the lake we all love.
Please think about decreasing the use of salt, and even consider deploying the alternative practices outlined below.
The amount of salt distributed all around us is significant and collectively in amounts that place the current and future quality of our watershed in jeopardy. Our individual and collective efforts can help to turn the tide and ensure the vitality of our lake for the future.
Thank you for considering and exploring alternatives to salting.
During the winter, the lake may look to be completely frozen after a few weeks of freezing and thawing. BUT – ALWAYS be sure it is safe to support the weight that you and your party bring to the ice.
Harmful Algal Blooms
Article from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services on harmful algal blooms available at the following link, https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/harmful-algal-blooms
Best Practices Using Bubblers and Dock De-Icers on the Lake
During the winter months, the safety of all who recreate on the ice is our highest priority. If you need a bubbler to protect your dock or boat house, please heed the information and advice in the link below. If used incorrectly, these devices may cause the ice to thin out and create a hazardous set of circumstances for those who may be out there for activity and enjoyment. Thank you to LSPA for this article.
https://www.lakesunapee.org/dock-deicers
