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Mission
The objectives of the Association are to protect Lake Mascoma and its
environment, promote the responsible and sustainable enjoyment of the Lake by all its users, and to
educate the public on issues related to these objectives.

Fall/Winter 2009/10

Snow and Ice Removal

"Chloride levels in New Hampshire's freshwaters are 100 times more today than they were 50 years ago before salt was used to melt ice on roadways."

Avoid using alternative deicing chemicals near waterways or drainage to waterways. Some of these new products deemed "safe" may contain ingredients similar to fertilizers. Once in our waters, these products cause additional water quality damage by depleting the oxygen that sustains fish and other aquatic organisms.

For more tips and info please see the NH Lakes Association article: ""Low Salt Diet""

Please view the ""NHDES Beach Advisory"" page frequently for the latest information.

Eurasian Milfoil Eradication

*As of 8/25/09, 1,108 plants have been uprooted
so far this summer by volunteer divers*

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	Annual Meeting 2009 Saturday, July 25 Enfield Community Center 8:30 a.m. ~ gather for socializing and registration Meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.
Water Quality and VLAP Report
Lake Host Program

ValleyNet sponsors an email discussion list for the Mascoma towns of Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, and Orange. It is open to anyone who wants to participate, and its goal is to create a sense of community and neighborhood for the residents of these towns, for topics specific to these towns.

For more information visit this ValleyNet webpage about community discussion lists.

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Eurasian Milfoil Eradication

Annual Meeting 2009