Pawtuckaway Lake Association

Pawtuckaway Lake Improvement Association

Reflections On The Lake

"Bees have different jobs that are given to them at birth and they have that job throughout life. Some clean the cells out, some feed the brood, some feed the queen, some act as sentries at the hive opening, and most are foragers. The foragers go out into the fields to collect pollen and nectar. They all have a specific job, it is very well organized." 

Peter Lyle, beekeeper
Excerpt from 'Pawtuckaways Own Beekeeper' interview
 
 
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Lost & Found Print E-mail
Written by Site Administrator   

About 10 days ago when we had some real gusty winds,  we found two towing tubes out loose on Neal's Cove. We are guessing that they are expensive. We put a rope on them and tied them to our dock and tried to spread the word amongst those that live on Lakeview Dr. So far no luck. So could you spread the word to your neighbors?

All we ask is that they do leave our rope.
Will and Sara Urban
Lakeview/Neal's
895-1458

 

An orange/yellow paddleboat with purple seats and an antenna washed up on June Proko's daughter Peggy's  beach in White's Grove. If you are missing the paddleboat, please call Peggy at 759-7262.

 

 
A Purple Loosestrife infestation was found on Horse Island. Print E-mail
Written by Stephen Soreff   

ImageThe call came in on Friday July 9, 2010 at 6 PM from Lilia Guerra from Sachs Road. She reported a sighting of Purple Loosestrife on the Eastern edge of Horse Island where it opens to the South Channel. We agreed to meet Saturday morning, weather permitting, to see the site. We met in a downpour and I pulled one of the suspicious plants. During the storm I had shelter in a tent type structure of Dave's from Stoneham, MA in Horse Island site #70.

Peggy Tucker then took the plant sample to Therese Thompson on Sunday morning. They both were checking boats at the Fundy at 4 AM for a fishing tournament Sunday. Therese confirmed our concerns and recommended pulling the plants and removing their heads (the pinkish purple flower on top of it). At 5 PM Sunday, Gary St. Pierre, Peggy Tucker and Steve Soreff returned to the Horse Island site. First we cut and bagged all the heads off the now flowering plants, then we proceeded to pull all of them. It proved to be a localized but extensive number of  Purple Loosestrife.

PLIA note: We would like to thank the dedicated efforts of Peggy, Steve and Therese. They could use your help, if you would like to become involved please contact Steve Soreff at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Donna Danis at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 
2010 Boat Parade Photos Print E-mail
Written by Staff   
Thank you to all the participants in this year's boat parade, the decorations looked great. We couldn't have asked for better weather!. Bonus points go out to the guy/gal in the lobster suit. It was hot enough in just a swim suit. Enjoy the photos.
 
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2010 Annual Meeting Print E-mail
Written by Site Administrator   

A Call To Action!

Neighbors and friends of Pawtuckaway,
Have you heard the latest about what is happening to your lake?

Are you concerned about . . .
The clear-cutting of trees right up to the shoreline that has taken place at a handful of properties around the lake? In 2008 the legislature revised the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act to have stricter rules. Do you know what the law says?

Are you concerned about . . .
The number of fishing tournaments on the lake? This year the Department of Fish and Game has licensed tournaments on May 2nd and 8th, June 19th, two on July 10th, July 11th and 24th, August 7th, 14th, 22nd and 28th, September 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd and 3rd. That’s seventeen tournaments this year!

Are you concerned that . . .
As of last year, sixty-eight New Hampshire lakes have been infected with exotic milfoil, including Northwood Lake which is just ten miles from Pawtuckaway! According to a University of New Hampshire study, those who live on lakes could see property values drop as much as 16 percent if milfoil isn’t treated. The most effective way to combat milfoil is treatment with a systemic herbicide. Do you want to swim in a herbicide?

Have you ever wondered . . .
Why we often see greenish stringy algae in August? Can you tell the difference between toxic cyanobacteria and the more benign forms of algae? Is there anything you can do to promote the health of Pawtuckaway?

Are you concerned about . . .
The way the Town of Nottingham is managing its most valuable resource? Who can you go to in town government to voice your concerns about what is happening here on the lake?
If you are concerned about Pawtuckaway, so are we!

The Pawtuckaway Lake Improvement Association is the only organization in Nottingham which is solely concerned with protecting your lake. To become involved contact Donna Danis at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 
Slides from Shoreland Protection Act presentation Print E-mail
Written by Staff   

Derek R. Durbin, Environmental Policy Director of the New Hampshire Lakes Association presented a slide presentation at our June 2008 Annual Meeting providing information about the newly revised Shoreland Protection Act and how it would affect waterfront property owners on Pawtuckaway Lake. Derek has provided us with a copy of his presentation that you can download here: Shoreland Protection Act Slides

 
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PLIA Mission Statement

The Pawtuckaway Lake Improvement Association (PLIA) is a Private, Non-Profit Organization formed to monitor and act upon environmental and safety issues in the Pawtuckaway Lake Watershed area. The PLIA also provides education, information, recreation and other services to its members.


The Association routinely conducts water quality sampling under the New Hampshire Volunteer Lake Assessment program of the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Other activities (sailboat races, fishing derbies, etc.) may be coordinated by the Association, but are funded by program participants. 

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