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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 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

 

 
Expedition #3 - White's Grove Infestation Print E-mail
Written by Steve Soref & Peggy Tucker   

The Crew assembled at the Dolloff Dam Yacht Club at 8 AM, August 30th. Tom had provided the canoe to ferry the slain phragmites to shore where in true synchronized fashion Eric would arrive to take them to as yet undisclosed destination.  So Captain Gary along with Peg and Steve proceeded through the South Channel  and en-route to pick-up Gayle.

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The First Phragmites Expedition of 2008 Print E-mail
Written by Steve Soreff and Peggy Tucker, Weed Watch Captains   

The first Phragmites Expedition of 2008 was on July 26, 2008.  This marks salvo in the 2008 Phragmites War.   The assault force comprised of a three pronged movement.  The flagship pontoon vessel captained by Gary St. Pierre departed from its Dolloff Landing base at 0900 hours.  The team consisted of Peggy Tucker, her daughter Mandy, her cousins Chuck and Witney and Steve.

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This battleship was joined by Ed Kotowski’s pontoon boat accompanied by his daughter Sara and cousin Jordan which moved out form the Lamprey harbor.   They motored to the Phragmites site to the left of the Twin Island.  There they were joined by Bob and Marie who canoed over.

Gayle Kenney and Jen Fernald kayaked over.  Therese Thompson kayaked over.  So for  this historic and epic battle , the Weed Warriors had arrayed a small army of 14 willing, smiling weed pullers.

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