Year End Report 2010

Cold River Local Advisory Committee

 New Hampshire

The Cold River Local Advisory Committee (CRLAC) consists of members nominated by the Select Boards from the Cold River Watershed communities of Acworth, Alstead, Langdon, Lempster, and Walpole and appointed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).

These representatives volunteer their time to help municipal boards and residents monitor the natural, cultural, scenic and scientific resources of the Watershed. The CRLAC also reviews river corridor projects needing state and federal permits and evaluates water-related issues of local and statewide significance.

CRLAC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2010

Municipal Conservation, Planning & Post-Flood Issues

Assisted residents/boards/business owners with the resolution of a variety of potential water quality degradation issues.

Supported local and state efforts to fund stream restoration projects in flood-damaged areas and to develop partnerships with federal wildlife officials for habitat improvements. 

Assisted the Lake Warren Association in obtaining funding for the development of a sub-watershed management plan.

Worked with a town consultant for the stabilization work done on Warren Brook.

Partnered with the Town of Alstead to develop a management plan for Vilas Pool.

Workshops, Events & Education

Completed the installation of “Designated River Signs” for the River. 

Participated with New Hampshire Fish and Game in stocking the Cold River with 100,000 salmon fry.

Water Quality and Quantity Monitoring

Completed the eighth year of our voluntary sampling program, including  routine and additional water quality monitoring events on the Cold River and its tributaries. 

Analyzed for pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity, temperature, river height, bacteria, and nitrogen and phosphorus compounds. 

Applied for and received DES funding for additional analyses.

Membership

Proposed the appointment of the Lake Warren and Crescent Lake Associations as Associate Members of the CRLAC.

Regretfully accepted the resignations of Richard Morrison and Susan Lichty.

The CRLAC welcomes your participation in any of our projects and is actively seeking additional members from the towns of Acworth and Lempster. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month, 7-9 PM, usually in the Alstead Town Offices. Please contact any CRLAC member for additional information.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sutcliffe and Jennifer Polcari

Co-Chairs

Acworth: Deborah Hinman (Past Chair and Scribe).

Alstead: Carol Drummond, Michael Heidorn, and Samuel Sutcliffe.

Langdon: Catherine MacDonald (Membership, 603-835-6386), and Jennifer Polcari (Co-Chair, 603-835-2326).

Lempster: vacant

Walpole: Fred Ernst, Austin Hunter, and Charles Montgomery (Past Chair.)