Saving a New Hampshire Treasure

Frank L. commented on Water Quality, Bathrooms and Dogs

This is all a bunch of hooplah that was started by neighboring homeowners near Long Sands Beach that are trying to keep their view unobstructed and the sounds very quiet by falsely accusing the always-respectful public who are simply enjoying public beach. Basically when the neighboring trouble makers do not have a case they site made-up things like "plant damage", "trash", "pet and human waste", "music/noise" ect. The same BS applies to The Sandbar as well. Basically it is all just a conspiracy that wastes public money and resources. I am a resident of Deer Cove and have been enjoying both Long Sands Beach and the Sand Bar each Summer since the early 1970's and I can tell you that the boaters who enjoy Ossipee Lake in the Summertime are always respectful and always do their best to pick up after themselves and their kids and dogs. My guess is that this forum is biased and will not publish this, but if you were to take a poll you would see that 99% of folks feel the same way I do and the remaining 1% are the special interest groups (ie: the neighboring homes near the beaches in question) that have brainwashed DRED into actually believing that beachgoers are responsible for natural occurences. Maybe we should blame them for depletion of the ozone layer and global warming too.

Amy DeSimone commented on About

Today is the 4th of July 2010 and the most westerly beach in the natural area is crowded with people on the sand and using the woods to relieve themselves. Two of the boat registrations are 5489AI and 7795AR. These two boats, and the 2-3 others with them whose registrations I did not get, are clearly violating the state law enacted to protect these beaches. Where are the citizens from the boating community who were trying to educate fellow boaters?

Janet Riddle commented on About

This plan makes sense given what was going on there. I kayak there and it's great there's a place for kayaks and canoes to stop so we can stretch and rest.

Dan G. commented on About

As a long time boater, I am hoping for the best with the new plan. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

Mark of Freedom commented on About

I agree with the poster who suggested the closing of the rte.25 boat ramp. With the pattern of milfoil infestation that has taken place, and the huge increase in trash, damage and disrespectful treatment of the shore of long sands, and other issues that can easily be tied to boaters who don't own property on the lake, I feel that either closing the public boat ramp on rte. 25, or imposing a substantial fee ( ie. $20 for launch, invasive weed boat inspection, and take out) will make a big difference, or even eliminate the problem of so many boats that just hang out and party at Long Sands or the Cassie Cove sand bar all day long.
Ossipee Lake is still a pristine lake, and deserves better than that.

John H commented on About

What is the real issue here? If it is the trash, deal with the trash. If it is noise, deal with that. Keeping people off Long Sands is not keeping them off of the lake. They are just moving their trash to other places, such as the sand bar on Cassie Cove. We get that trash wash up on our beach every weekend. Closing Long Sands only made it worse. Yes, we do need to be good stewards of God's wonderful creation, but this is not the solution.

Jane Comtois commented on About

I live in Rochester New Hampshire and belong to a group of women who kayak the lakes of New Hampshire and Maine at least once a week during the summer. Many of these women have kayaked Ossippee Lake for over ten years and have always enjoyed a short rest on shore taking in the beauty of the area. We are all very concerned and respect the enviroment along with the rules of all conservancies. Seeing the signs on the shores of Ossippee Lake last week was very dissappointing to us. Why are we punished for the mistakes of a few? There must be a better solution than to close the shore to everyone. Perhaps a small portion of the shore could be reserved for non-motorized water craft. Thank you.

Alliance Staff commented on Kayaking the Natural Area

Enter via the Pine River boat ramp on Route 25E near the junction of Route 16, or via the Bearcamp at the Whittier Covered Bridge in West Ossipee. For the Bearcamp, Canoe King, just up the road to the north, can help with directions or gear. Also try the Ossipee River in Effingham. There is a great ramp at the junction of Route 25E and Route 125E. Head in either direction from that site for beautiful paddling.

David Cohen commented on Kayaking the Natural Area

Looking to kayak during August when on vacation on Lake Ossipee. Where can I get data on dropin and takeout locations?
Bearcamp looks interesting

Fred Klestine commented on Plant Found in Lake Natural Area Is “Critically Imperiled” In State

Richard, as one life long resident to another, you have to be kidding saying DRED put restrictions on this area based on a few disgruntled individuals. When has the state ever done anything based on a few disgruntled individuals, let alone DRED? You can still park your boat there and play all day, but without being able to go on shore and trash the environment. That's called balance and common sense.