Pawtuckaway Lake Association

The 2nd Annual Paddle Day a great success.  The weather was perfect, the crowd enthusiastic and the islands were full of ripe blueberries!!!!  20 lake residents headed out on the lake after some basic kayaking tips were provided on the Tuckway Shores beach.  Participants learned the proper way to hold the paddle,  the proper technique for paddling the kayak and how to get back in the kayak if you happen to tip it over!!! 

The kids had a relay race and all were rewarded with a cute rubber ducky which quickly became squirt guns.  Next we took a leisurely paddle to an island for some snacking on blueberries then  onward to the next set of islands for a picnic lunch and a game of hide and seek.  The PLIA and Pawtuckaway Kids would like to thank our friends Jillfrances and Elaine for providing expert instructions on proper kayaking techniques. 
 
If you missed this years event, keep your eye out for it to happen again next summer only this time it will be with a new twist.  We will keep you posted.

The first Phragmites Expedition of 2008 was on July 26, 2008.  This marks salvo in the 2008 Phragmites War.   The assault force comprised of a three pronged movement.  The flagship pontoon vessel captained by Gary St. Pierre departed from its Dolloff Landing base at 0900 hours.  The team consisted of Peggy Tucker, her daughter Mandy, her cousins Chuck and Witney and Steve.

This battleship was joined by Ed Kotowski’s pontoon boat accompanied by his daughter Sara and cousin Jordan which moved out form the Lamprey harbor.   They motored to the Phragmites site to the left of the Twin Island.  There they were joined by Bob and Marie who canoed over.

Gayle Kenney and Jen Fernald kayaked over.  Therese Thompson kayaked over.  So for  this historic and epic battle , the Weed Warriors had arrayed a small army of 14 willing, smiling weed pullers.

The Weed Watcher Program are planning their first Phragmites Expedition for 2008 on Saturday, July 26 from 9-12am.

The first wave of assault troops will leave at 9 AM from St. Pierre’s dock on Dolloff Dam. The others will join us at the target location for that morning at 9:45 AM near the Phragmites infestation to the left side-state park side (if you are facing the twin islands) which is parallel to the twin islands.  Bring water shoes, bathing suit, smile, gloves, cutting devices, big black plastic bags.  Let us know you’re coming.  If we have time and enough troops we will hit other areas too! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for info.

The Nottingham Recreation Department wants everyone to know that there are free concerts being held at the Nottingham Community Center Bandstand located on Route 152 in Nottingham, NH.

July 23 - Truffle  Eclectic Rock & Soul – at 6:30 PM

July 30 -  Mike & Mike  Irish & Traditional Fiddle Tunes – at 6:30 PM

August 6 - Infinities  Chamber Music Ensemble—6:30 PM

August 13– Rob Oxford  Country/Folk – at 6:30 PM

August 20 - Lunch at the Dump  Bluegrass & Blues – at 6:30 PM

 Bring a blanket - Bring a picnic - just be there!  Concerts will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather. Call the Recreation Department at 679-3435 for more information. (The Nottingham Recreation Department is supported in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.)

Sunny weather and a good turnout led to a great boat parade this year. Once again, this years parade was organized and led by George and Carol Voltz. Click on "Read More" to see photos of this year's participants in the Boat Parade. 

Derek R. Durbin, Environmental Policy Director of the New Hampshire Lakes Association presented a slide presentation at our June 2008 Annual Meeting providing information about the newly revised Shoreland Protection Act and how it would affect waterfront property owners on Pawtuckaway Lake. Derek has provided us with a copy of his presentation that you can download here: Shoreland Protection Act Slides

The Lake Host program is already in full swing with volunteers working both the Fundy and State Park boat launches during the weekends. And, it is a really good thing that they are there. Saturday morning, May 3rd, Lake Host Volunteer Therese Thompson found an invasive species of plant, Water Chestnut, on a fisherman's boat trailer just before they launched their boat into the lake. Water Chestnut is on the NH Dept. of Environmental Services "Frightful Fourteen" most invasive exotic species list. These plants are some of the most feared species due to their ability to choke surface waters, harm native vegetation and wildlife, impact recreation, and lower property values.

Thank you Lake Host Program participants for another "Save"! If you would like to learn more about the program or even participate, contact Andrea Lawson, Lake Host Program Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

On Saturday, June 21, 9:30-12:00 noon Amy Smagula of the NH Department of Environmental Services will conduct a weed watch program training session at 32 Dolloff Dam Road. There will be an on water component to the training. Then, we will assign Weed Watch Warriors sections of the lake to perform a monthly survey for any new exotic weeds. Finally, we will continue our eradication efforts at the existing seven known exotic weed (Common Reed, also known as Phragmities) growth sites.

If you like to kayak, canoe or boat and would like to help keep the Lake free of exotic weeds, please contact Steve Soreff at 895-6120 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .