Important Information - PLEASE READ

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the best interests of the people owning property on the shores of, or having legal deeded access to, Sunset Lake (a.k.a. Wash Pond) in Hampstead, NH. As an association we bring together the energies, talents, and funds of individuals for common efforts.

Are you thinking about working on your shoreline and/or retaining wall?

If so, please click here to access and familiarize yourself with the Shoreland Protection Act.
It is very important that you understand what may or may not be allowed to do under this act.

Note regarding RETAINING WALLS from NHDES Wetlands Bureau:

Generally, the repair of a retaining wall structure on a non-tidal water body requires a permit from DES. Depending on the scope and nature of the repairs, one can file a Permit by Notification (PBN) #12 (Repair or replacement of an existing retaining wall.) if one meets all the required criteria outlined in the application packet. If the repair exceeds the criteria outlined in the PBN forms, one should file a Minimum Impact Expedited Application.

Should you have additional questions please visit the DES website at http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wetlands/cspa/index.htm or contact the Inspector of the day at (603) 271-2147.

Permit by Notification	Minimum Impact Expedited Application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . please read
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Call to Action from Michelle Nadeau

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2009 Department of Environmental Services Weed Watchin' Newsletter

North American Lake Management Society
29th Int'l Symposium Oct. 27-31, 2009

Do you have questions about weeds or vegetation in or around Sunset Lake? If so, please contact our Weed Watch Coordinator.

Sunset Lake is one of many lakes in southern New Hampshire. Sunset Lake sits between Big Island Pond and Angle Pond near Rt. 111 and Rt. 121. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sunset Lake is 151 acres, approximately 1 mile in length and 1/2 mile wide. Map it!