CLPA Windham town report
The following is the report that was submitted to the Town of Windham on behalf of the Canobie Lake Protective Association:
The Canobie Lake Protective Association (CLPA) is a nonprofit
organization that was established in 1981. The CLPA continues to
advocate for the protection of Canobie Lake after 35 years.
The purpose of the association is to help protect, preserve, and improve
the quality of Canobie Lake and the surrounding watershed, while
maintaining and supporting the interests of lake users and watershed
property owners.
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Please don't put yard waste in the lake
We'd like to encourage folks to not put yard waste in the lake. This includes leaves, grass clippings, branches and brush. This material ultimately settles to the bottom of the lake, decomposes and makes a fertile bed for weeds to grow. And we're all concerned about keeping the weed growth down.
We know that some leaves blow into the lake naturally. But we don't need to add to it. That just accelerates a process called eutrophication, which is not a good thing. If you see somebody doing it, please give them a friendly reminder that it's not good for the lake. If you don't have a place to put yard waste on your own lot, Windham and Salem provide places where it can be dumped and turned into compost.
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Shoreline clean up
Although it is sad that most of us had to pull our boats out early this year because of the low water level, it is a good opportunity to pick up any litter on the shoreline.
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Canobie Level Down to 216.6 feet – very low for August
The lake level was down to 216.6 feet on August 12. This is 3.4 feet below the full level. If the drought continues, as it is predicted to, the lake could be two feet lower by the middle of October. That is the time when Salem usually switches from Canobie to Arlington Pond, for their water source.
The immediate cause of the low level is the severe drought, which is affecting all of Southern NH. We urge everyone to conserve water, and abide by the use restrictions that Salem has established. We are likely to end this summer with the Canobie level the lowest it has been in many years.
Following is an update on the actions the CLPA board is taking regarding this issue.
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Salem Announces Water Use Restrictions
Due to the drought conditions, the Salem Selectmen have adopted the following water restrictions for all customers of the Town’s water system:
No outside use of water of any kind between the hours of 7:00 AM and midnight by any residences or businesses. The only exceptions to this restriction are commercial car washes, cash crops, farms, flower shops or garden centers.
Use of outside water is permitted between the hours of midnight and 7:00 AM for irrigation or watering of lawns/gardens only on ODD numbered days.
For more details see: townofsalemnh.org/home/news/mandatory-water-restrictions
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CLPA Officer Elections to be held at Meeting on July 17
The nominees for election to 2 year terms are:
Dale Valvo, president
Jeff Boyer, Director from Salem (replacing Odie)
Marian Johnson, director from Windham (replacing Peter)
Bill Schroeder, director from Windham (replacing Dale)
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Boat parade winners
Thanks to all of the enthusiastic participants in the boat parade! There were about 22 boats in the parade – a very nice turnout. The judges had difficult choices to make, due to all of the creatively decorated boats-check out the photos!
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July 4th boat parade
Join the festivities by decorating your boat and joining the boat parade!
On Monday July 4th at 1 PM the parade will start at Rocky Point, then proceed around the
lake, and end at Rocky Point. We hope that last year’s winners, Eric Rioux and Penny Maxner,
will lead the parade.
If you are not going to be in the parade, please participate by cheering and waving from
the shore!
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Loons on the raft - On, Off, ON!
Early in June the loon pair that resides on Canobie Lake nested on the raft for a few days. Then they abandoned the nest. It may have been because some boaters got very close to the raft and frightened them off. It may have been because a marauding animal took the egg.
On or about June 23, they resumed nesting on the raft. Our official loon watcher, Dave Blake, reports there are now two eggs on the nest! Yippee! If all goes well, they should hatch around July 21.
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Canobie Lake Water Levels-IT’S LOW....
The water level of Canobie Lake is low for this time of year. It was 218.75 MSL (feet above sea level) on June 15. The full level is 220.0 feet.
We are experiencing an extremely long period of dry weather. Starting last June 2015 and going right through November 2015, Southern NH experienced the worst drought since the 1960’s. We received little snow this winter, and already this spring we are 2.95 inches below average rainfall (Acu-Weather data). All the lakes in the local area were slow to fill this spring. Canobie Lake never filled up. The highest level it reached was 219.45.
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Ice Safety - Be Careful Out There
It's been a strange winter for ice on Canobie Lake. Sheltered coves began to freeze in early January, but other parts froze later and the main part of the lake still has open water. So the ice thickness is not uniform. It may be thick enough to support you near the shore, but not a little farther out.
Last weekend (January 30 & 31) the air temperature went up into the fifties, and there was considerable ice melting. The usual advice is that 4 inches of ice is thick enough to support individuals, but that's for clear ice. Ice that has melted and refrozen may be weaker than that. Be careful. Err on the side of safety.
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Welcome to Canobie Lake Brochure
The Canobie Lake Protective Association has just published its first Welcome brochure. It contains lots of useful information about the lake, and photos of its natural beauty, peacefulness, and opportunities for enjoyment. It also has information about protecting and preserving the lake, and restrictions that apply. We hope this will answer questions that visitors and new residents have, and inspire them to Love the Lake, as we do.
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Ledgeview Project Canceled!
In a somewhat surprising development it was announced on Wednesday, January 13 that Ryan Development, LLC, is no longer authorized to represent the owner of the property where the Ledgeview project was to take place. The town of Windham was asked to withdraw all the pending applications by Ryan regarding this project.
This is good news! Ledgeview was going to be a very dense shopping center, which did not come close
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Large Developments in the Canobie Lake Watershed
There are two large commercial developments being proposed in Windham that are located near Exit 3 in the Canobie Lake watershed. One is Gateway Park, located at the site of the former golf course and driving range at the intersection of Route 111 and 111A. The other is Ledgeview, located between the new alignment of 111A and the northbound lanes of I-93, in what was formerly the median of I-93. Each project is about 30 acres in size.
The CLPA Board is concerned that these projects could adversely affect Canobie Lake,
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Swimming Ban Enforcement to Increase
We have heard that Salem plans to step up enforcement of the swimming ban in Canobie Lake. The rule is no human-body contact with the water. Violators can be fined. "A word to the wise is sufficient."
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Annual Meeting Report - 2015
The CLPA held its Annual Meeting on July 19 at the Searles School and Chapel in Windham. Members began arriving at 6:30 PM and browsed through the information displays that were arranged around the room. There was a display of 182 brand-new photos of waterfront homes posted on the walls of the room. The photos were arranged in order, so walking around the room was like a cruise around the lake! Special thanks to Marian Johnson for the photography, and Ginny Campiola for the inspiration.
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Fourth of July Boat Parade
Thanks to all of the enthusiastic participants in the boat parade! There were about 27 boats in the parade – a very nice turnout. The judges had difficult choices to make, due to all of the creatively decorated boats! The first prize winner (and leaders of next year's parade) was “Cape Canaveral” with Eric Rioux and Penny Maxner.
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Annual Meeting and Social-Sunday July 19 at 6:30 PM
Please come and enjoy light adult beverages, snacks and dessert with your neighbors and fellow CLPA members. The location is the AIR-CONDITIONED Searles School, 3 Chapel Road, Windham (next to Delahunty's Nursery). New members are welcome!
Meet your lake neighbors. Share lake stories and memories. Find out what the association has been doing. Voice your questions and opinions.
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July 4 Boat Parade
Join the festivities on Saturday July 4th at 1 PM. The parade will start at Rocky Point then proceed around the entire lake. Check this web site for notice of any changes due to bad weather. Happy Birthday USA!!!
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