Welcome to the website of the New Hampshire Lakes Association

NH LAKES is a statewide, nonprofit, member-supported organization dedicated to protecting New Hampshire's lakes, which are integral to the quality of life and economic health of the State.

We serve as a source of information about lakes and lake issues through our educational materials and programs, and through our work with state legislators. We advocate on issues of water quality, boater education and boating safety, invasive species prevention, appropriate public access and a balance of lake uses.

Please become a member and invest in the future of New Hampshire's lakes.

NH LAKES In the News

• DAM!!
  Weirs Times, August 26th
  
  
• Have you seen this creature in your lake?
  Weirs Times, August 19th
  
  
• Zebras in the lake?
  Weirs Times, August 12th
  
  
• Discover freshwater mussels: Hidden treasures in our lakes
  Weirs Times, August 5th
  
  
• Cotton candy in the lake?
  Weirs Times, July 29th
  
  
• Is there a carnivorous plant in your lake?
  Weirs Times, July 22nd
  
  
• Canada Geese - The Ugly Truth
  Weirs Times, July 15th
  
  
• What are you doing to celebrate your lake?
  Weirs Times, July 8th
  
  
• Is it safe to swim in the lake?
  Weirs Times, July 1st
  
  
• Lake Host continue to 'save' our lakes!
  Weirs Times, June 24th
  
  
• Mercury in NH's fish?
  Weirs Times, June 16th
  
  
• Ever Heard of Milfoil?
  Weirs Times 2010 Boating Guide
  

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NH LAKES Downloads

• Milfoil video: NH's Lakes Under Attack!
  
  High speed Connection (ie 772 kbps DSL, cable modem, satellite) - 33.1 MB file
  (approximately 7 minute download time)
  Slower Connection (ie 56 kbps modem) - 12.9 MB file
  (approximately 44 minute download time)
  
  
• Lake Hosts: Protecting NH's Lakes - video
  
  
• Phase II Report on the Economic Value of NH's Surface Waters (PDF)
  
  
• Phase III Report on the Economic Value of NH's Surface Waters
  Public Opinion Poll Results in the Study of Select Economic Values of New Hampshire Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Ponds (December 2004)
  
  
• Phase IV Report on the Economic Value of NH's Surface Waters
  The Economic Impact Of Potential Decline in New Hampshire Water Quality
  The Link between Visitor Perceptions, Usage and Spending (May 2007)
  
  
• Phase IV Summary Brochure