Watershed News and Events!

Volunteer! Join the Streamwalk!  Take action for clean water!

Be part of an effort to inventory the health of the Lamprey River from the headwaters in Northwood to tidal waters in Newmarket.

What will I be looking for?

Areas of significant erosion, patches of invasive species, tree shading, trash, discharge pipes or culverts, and other signs of stream health.  Volunteers will use maps and written checklists to identify areas needing follow-up restoration or further investigation.

What experience do I need?

None.  All volunteers will be provided training and equipment.  Volunteers will work in teams of two during the summer of 2008.  Walking in the river will be the most common means of observation.  Access by kayak or canoe may be necessary in some sections.

How much time will it take?

About three hours per section of river that you sign up for.  Volunteers can expect to receive about three hours of training prior to doing the Streamwalk.  You choose when to go on the river between late May and August.

Training Dates and Location

Monday, June 2, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Epping Safety Complex, Rt. 27,  Epping

OR  Wednesday, June 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Lee Safety Complex, Bennett Road, Lee

Where will I do the Streamwalk?

Volunteers can choose where they would like to do the Streamwalk.  Complete a section anywhere you prefer.  Stream sections will go from bridge to bridge or other easily accessed points.

Contact:        Lamprey River Watershed Association    603-659-9363     volunteer @ lrwa-nh.org          43 North River Road, Lee, NH  03861                                              

You Can Make A Difference!                       

- Calendar

- May 13-16, 2006  Flooding - pictures from around the watershed

Lee - Barn at Wadleigh Falls by Ellen Snyder

Newmarket - sandbagging at the Newmarket Dam by Dawn Genes

Newmarket Dam by Dawn Genes on Monday, May 15

Newmarket Rt. 108 by Dawn Genes

Notthingham - Freeman Hall Road by Celia Abrams

Raymond at the Chester line by Lorna Paige

Raymond flooding by Candace Ducharme

Raymond Rt. 27 by Dan Brown

Raymond Scenic Nursery by Tyler Witham

Wiswall Dam on May 16, 2006 by Virginnia Lyons

Wiswall Dam on 5-16 by Virginnia Lyons

Wiswall Dam on 5-15 by Virginnia Lyons

Epping - Rt. 87 bridge by Ellen Snyder

Durham - below Packers Falls by Cheryl Parker

Durham - Packers Falls on May 15 by Dawn Genes

Epping - Rt. 87 kiosk on May 14 by Dawn Genes

Epping - Rt. 87 kiosk on May 15 by Ellen Snyder

Lee: Wadleigh Falls Bridge on Rt. 152

Newmarket: Cars toppled over.