One of the major findings from Pleasant Lake’s Watershed Restoration Plan is the impact of pollution from the lake’s shoreline. Below are some links to important information to learn more about what homeowners can do to protect their shoreline and decrease stormwater runoff into the lake:
- A Shoreland Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management
- New Hampshire Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management
- Soak Up the Rain–DIY Fact Sheet
- A Summary of the Standards
- Native Shoreland & Riparian Buffer Plantings for New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Stormwater Manual
- Shoreland Protection Fact Sheet
- Directory of Landscape Professionals
- Landscaping at the Waters Edge
- Benefits of a Native Plant Buffer around a Lake
Success Story!
PLPA members, Dale & Sue Higgins worked with NH DES’ Soak Up the Rain Team to successfully implement a project to decrease stormwater runoff on their property. Click here to learn more about their work!
WRP Shoreline Survey Map
Below is the map of the Watershed Restoration Plan’s Shoreline Survey, which shows shoreline properties’ ratings for stormwater runoff (high score = large amount of runoff; low score = small amount of runoff) :
Pleasant Lake 