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Natural Area Working Group Begins
Ossipee – November 16, 2008 – There was a mood of optimism and cooperation in Ossipee Town Hall on Friday as boaters, environmentalists and state officials settled into the task of finding common ground in implementing the first-ever management plan for 400-acre Ossipee Lake Natural Area.
The 17-member Natural Area Working Group was formed by […]
Natural Area Working Group to Meet
Select panel of state agencies, local organizations and boaters will advise DRED on implementing the property’s management plan.
Effingham Commission Supports Proposed Management Plan
The following letter was sent to DRED by the chair of Effingham Conservation Commission on July 8, 2008:
Dear Donald Kent:
At the outset, we at Effingham Conservation Commission wish to let DRED know of our support to Alternative 3 (OLNA beach partially open to public) amongst the three alternatives proposed. To that extent, the Commission […]
DRED’s Proposed Natural Area Plan Seeks Balance
Part of the shoreline would be open for public access and the remainder would be closed to protect natural and historical resources. Officials say success depends on public support from boaters, local communities and stakeholder groups.
Pine Barrens Eyed for Protection
By Roger Amsden
OSSIPEE — December 23, 2007 — An effort to protect one of New Hampshire’s most endangered ecosystems, the Ossipee Pine Barrens, is on the verge of obtaining $2.34 million in federal funds. The funds from the federal Forest Legacy program will enable The New Hampshire chapter of the Nature Conservacy to acquire and […]
Natural Area Restrictions Announced
By Terry Leavitt
Ossipee - August 23, 2007 - The N.H. Department of Resources and Economic Development announced Monday that it is closing most of the beach in the Ossipee Lake Natural Area to public access beginning this week.
The 9,200 feet of shoreline, also known locally as Long Sands, is a popular destination for boaters on […]
Long Sands Group Presses DRED
By Alliance Staff
Ossipee - August 6, 2007 - Firing a salvo at State officials, Long Sands Association President George Eisener has written a public letter saying New Hampshire landowners should think twice before selling property to the State agency DRED because of its track record with Ossipee Lake Natural Area.
Kayaking the Natural Area
By Ed Parsons
Ossipee - June 26, 2007 - Here are descriptions of a couple recent interesting and contrasting kayak forays. One is in a 180-acre shallow pond created by a dam. The other involves a short river trip to the fifth largest lake in New Hampshire and a journey to an endangered shoreline.
Commission Says Protection Needed
By Terry Leavitt
Ossipee - June 14, 2007 - Town officials and local conservation activists are questioning the efficacy of N.H. Department of Resources and Economic Development’s recent announcement of efforts to educate boaters about the use of Ossipee Lake Natural Area.
State Posts Signs at Natural Area
By Terry Leavitt
Ossipee - May 31, 2007 - State officials kicked off a new effort to educate the public about what uses are allowed at Long Sands this weekend.
2,364 days…
It has been since DRED said the Natural Area was threatened.
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