MLPA Educational Materials

Not an exhaustive list of rules and regulations; Check town and state websites for more details

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Algae: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bb-6.pdf

Green Filamentous Algae: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/bb-65.pdf

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Best Management Practices: https://gmcg.org/advocacy/project-bmp/
Best Management Practices (BMPs) protect water quality and promote soil conservation; the 10 most protective activities are listed in this manual from Effingham, NH

Boat Registration: https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/boat-registrations
NH laws requiring boating education and licensing for 25 horsepower and above

Boating Education: https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/boating-education
How to register or renew your boat with the state of NH on an annual basis

Burning: https://www.des.nh.gov/home-and-recreation/air-quality/open-burning
NH prohibitions around burning and the need for town fire permits for any kind of burning; check town regulations and/or your local fire department before burning.

C

Cyanobacteria: Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Associated Illnesses CDC
Information about cyanobacteria and the hazardous algae-looking blooms that can become toxic

Cyanobacteria: What to Do If You Observe a Cyanobacteria Bloom (PDF)
What to do if you observe cyanobacteria in Mirror Lake

Cyanobacteria Statewide Plan NHDES Webinars I, II, III:
Webinar I: NHDES NH Statewide Cyanobacteria Plan: A Statewide Strategy
Webinar II: NHDES Cyanobacteria in New Hampshire and How You Can Help
Webinar III: NHDES Lake Protection Action for Homeowners
Webinar IV: Municipal Actions to Reduce Nutrient Inputs

D

Dripline Infiltration Trench: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dripline-infiltration-trench.pdf

Driveway Infiltration Trench: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/driveway-infiltration-trench.pdf

Dry Well: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dry-well.pdf

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Fertilizer: and the lake https://www.des.nh.gov/blog/may-2022-please-dont-fertilize-our-lakes
Please don’t fertilize Mirror Lake plus a description on how to safely use fertilizer

Fireworks: Fireworks and New Hampshire’s Lakes (PDF)
There are growing concerns about the use of fireworks around New Hampshire’s Lakes.

Fishing License: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits
How to buy or renew a fishing license through NH Fish and Game

G

Green Filamentous Algae: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/bb-65.pdf

H

Harmful Algal Blooms: Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Associated Illnesses CDC
Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria in water that can harm people, animals, or the environment.

Healthy Swimming Mapper: https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/healthy-swimming-mapper
Up-to-date list of beach closures in NH, including Mirror Lake (should that happen) due to outbreaks

Hike Safe Card for hiking, paddling, cross country skiing, and other outdoor recreational activities: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/get-outside/hiking-safety

Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/homeowner-guide-stormwater.pdf

Hunting License: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits
How to buy or renew a hunting license through NH Fish and Game

I

Infiltration Steps: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/infiltration-steps.pdf

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L

Lake Eutrophication: The Natural Aging of Lakes
https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bb-3.pdf
Description of how lakes age and the stage lakes around NH Oligotrophic; Mesotrophic; Eutrophic

Lake Foam: https://nhlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/5-Lake-Concerns-Water-Quality-Whitish-Brownish-Lake-Foam-NH-LAKES.pdf
An explanation of the natural phenomenon of foam in lakes

Lakes Lay Monitoring Program: https://extension.unh.edu/natural-resources/land-conservation-water-resources/lakes-lay-monitoring-program
The UNH Extension program for sampling lake water

Lake Smart: A lake-friendly living program https://nhlakes.org/lakesmart/
A guide for homeowners with regard to education, evaluation, and recognition of Best Management Practices Start the process by taking the online survey then decide if you would like a visit and free consultation!

Landscaping at the Waters Edge: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/landscaping-waters-edge-book

Life Jackets: https://nhlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/Boating-Safety-Presentation-1.pdf
Rules and laws for boating safety in NH

M

Milfoil: in NH https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bb-23.pdf
A description of the dangers of the invasive plant milfoil and the status of milfoil in NH

N

Native Plants for NH Rain Gardens: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Native-Plants-for-NH-Rain-Gardens_20160322.pdf

New Hampshire’s Public Beach Inspection Program: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bb-48.pdf

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P

Pervious Walkways and Patios: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pervious-walkways-and-patios.pdf

Pets and the Lake: https://www.des.nh.gov/home-and-recreation/your-health-and-environment/pet-health-and-environment
Descriptions of how to keep your pet safe and healthy as well as how to protect the lake from animal waste

Phosphorus in Lakes: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bb-20.pdf

Protected Shoreline Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.des.nh.gov/protected-shoreland-faq

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R

Rain Barrel: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rain-barrel.pdf

Rain Garden: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rain-garden.pdf

S

Septic Systems: https://nhlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/Septic-Fact-Sheet.pdf
How a septic system works and what is needed to care for a septic system

Shoreline Protection Act: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-shore-protection-act
A summary of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and policies regarding shorelines

Shoreline Protection Act NH: https://www.des.nh.gov/protected-shoreland-faq
NH questions, answers, and descriptions of the Shoreline Protection Act as implemented in New Hampshire

Soak Up the Rain DO IT YOURSELF Projects for homeowners: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/resources-2/diy-fact-sheets/

Soak Up the Rain Your Land; Your Water; Your Solution: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/

Stormwater Management I: NH Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management
https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Homeowners-Guide-to-Stormwater-Management-2019.pdf
Do-it-yourself stormwater solutions for your home

Stormwater Management II: A Shoreland Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Management (PDF)
Comprehensive guide to assist shoreland homeowners in reducing or preventing polluted stormwater or meltwater runoff

Swimmer’s Itch: https://www.cdc.gov/swimmers-itch/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/swimmersitch/faqs.html
The Center for Disease Control description of, and how to treat, swimmer’s itch

T

Towing people behind a boat: https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/marine-patrol-faq#:~:text=How%20many%20people%20can%20be,motorboat%20at%20the%20same%20time
NH Marine Patrol rules for water skiing, tubing, and boat-towing people in any fashion

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V

Vegetative Buffer: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/SoakNH/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vegetated-buffer.pdf

W

Water Resources in New Hampshire: https://www.nh.gov/osi/resource-library/water-resources/
A website designed by the Office of Strategic Initiatives, an official NH government site

Watershed Education: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/education/watershed-education-program

Wentworth Watershed Association 2023 Water Summit: https://youtu.be/Z0UdbLhrGcU
Wentworth Watershed Association 2023 Water Summit

Wildlife: Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/wildlife-frequently-asked-questions

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