Wentworth Watershed Association

A nonprofit organization

$3,672 raised by 25 donors

37% complete

$10,000 Goal

Why the Work of the Wentworth Watershed Association Matters

Lake Wentworth Is Rare — And That Matters

  • Lake Wentworth is one of New Hampshire’s rare Class A lakes, the highest water quality designation in the state.
  • It is also one of the largest lakes with this distinction.
  • Most lakes across the state are working to restore lost water quality. We still have the opportunity to protect what remains exceptional.

The Lake Is Still Healthy — But Pressure Is Growing

The watershed is experiencing increasing stress from:

  • Stormwater runoff from roads, driveways, and development
  • Shoreline alterations that reduce natural filtration
  • Erosion and phosphorus entering the lake
  • Growing recreational and boating use
  • Incremental changes that add up overtime

These are the same pressures that have degraded lakes throughout New Hampshire.

Prevention Is the Critical Window

  • Once water quality declines, restoration becomes extremely difficult and expensive.
  • The most effective and affordable strategy is prevention.
  • We are at a pivotal moment where action now can prevent far greater environmental and financial costs later.

Clean Water Supports the Entire Community

A healthy lake protects:

  • Property values
  • Recreation and tourism
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Drinking water resources
  • The character and quality of life of the region

What happens on the land flows directly into the lake.

The Wentworth Watershed Association Provides Science-Based Protection

The WWA works year-round to:

  • Monitor water quality and track changes over time
  • Identify pollution sources before problems worsen
  • Reduce stormwater runoff and erosion
  • Restore and protect shorelines and wetlands
  • Conserve sensitive lands within the watershed
  • Educate residents, visitors, contractors, and lake users
  • Mobilize volunteers and community action

Proven, Local Impact

  • The watershed has already seen measurable reductions in phosphorus through targeted efforts.
  • Actions are guided by data, science, and long-term watershed planning.
  • Small improvements across hundreds of properties create meaningful lake-wide results.

Why This Matters Now

We are in a rare position:

  • The lake is still high quality
  • We know the threats
  • We know what works
  • We still have time to act before irreversible decline occurs

Protecting Lake Wentworth is not just about today — it is about ensuring future generations inherit a lake that remains exceptional, not average.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Wentworth Watershed Association

Tax id (EIN)

04-3374499

Primary Cause(s)

Environment

Address

Mailing: PO Box 2235 Physical: 51 Mill Street, Building 3, Unit D
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

Phone

603-534-0222

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