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New Era for Natural Area

Posted on June 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM (No Comments)

Freedom — June 1, 2009 — It was the Age of Aquarius when land developers sold 400 acres of Ossipee Lake forest and swamp to the State in 1969. “Hair” was a hit on Broadway and Jimi Hendrix played at Woodstock. The Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon.
To boaters on the lake, and I […]

Water Quality, Bathrooms and Dogs

Posted on February 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM (No Comments)

Ossipee – February 6, 2009 — Water quality, bathroom alternatives and dogs were among the topics at the second meeting of the Ossipee Lake Natural Area Working Group, the advisory committee that’s helping DRED official Don Kent plan the implementation of a management plan for the 400-acre preserve.
Sheila Jones, representing the Town of Effingham, and […]

Natural Area Working Group Begins

Posted on November 17, 2008 at 2:25 PM (No Comments)

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

Posted on October 30, 2008 at 10:15 AM (No Comments)

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

Posted on July 9, 2008 at 2:28 PM (No Comments)

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

Posted on June 21, 2008 at 8:20 AM (No Comments)

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

Posted on December 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM (No Comments)

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

Posted on August 25, 2007 at 3:41 PM (No Comments)

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

Posted on August 6, 2007 at 8:54 AM (No Comments)

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

Posted on June 26, 2007 at 6:00 AM (No Comments)

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.