water quality

4.6 Billion Years of Chocorua Lake Conservancy History

4.6 Billion Years of Chocorua Lake Conservancy History

This past September, the Friends of the Cook Memorial Library asked us to speak at their Annual Meeting and share the history and current activity of CLC with their group. Many thanks to the Friends for this invitation, which provided the impetus to write a short history of the Lake Basin and the CLC.

The Ossipee Aquifer: A Story of Water

The Ossipee Aquifer: A Story of Water

Film coming soon! In the meantime, you can experience some of the GORGEOUS art in this 30-foot communal painting in the “graphic novel” version of The Ossipee Aquifer: A Story of Water. Big thanks to Peggy Johnson for creating this version!

Tools for Conservation: My Work Experience in New Hampshire and at Chocorua Lake Conservancy

Tools for Conservation: My Work Experience in New Hampshire and at Chocorua Lake Conservancy

Sam Haus reflects on his internship with the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) in Conway, NH in the summer of 2020, and his work with the CLC and other local conservation organizations.

2022 Fall/2023 Winter Newsletter

2022 Fall/2023 Winter Newsletter

Our fall/winter print newsletter is out now. If you haven’t received one, and you would like a hard copy, you can find them at the two Chocorua Lake kiosks at the Grove and Island, or download a digital version here.

New Hampshire, New Normal—replay and resource list

New Hampshire, New Normal—replay and resource list

A big thank you to Dr. Mary Stampone and to everyone who attended “New Hampshire, New Normal,” and join the conversation. You can find the replay and program description here, and links to resources Mary mentioned.

Forest Land Donation Protects Open Space

Forest Land Donation Protects Open Space

The Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) has gratefully received a donation of a 75-acre parcel of forestland off of Savary Road in Chocorua, NH. The new Browne, Greenough, VerPlanck Forest became official on December 17, 2021 with the gift of the property by the Browne, Greenough, and VerPlanck families.