Fact Sheet – Phosphorus: Too much of a good thing
WD-BB-20
(PDF – NHDES website)

Fact Sheet – Lawn Care within the Protected Shoreline
SP-2
(PDF – NHDES website)

Fact Sheet – Selling Developed Waterfront Property
Site Assessment Study Required
WD-SSB-10
(PDF – NHDES website)

Fact Sheet – Vegetation Management for Water Quality
SP-5
(PDF – NHDES website)

Fact Sheet – You and Your Septic System
A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic System Maintenance
SSB-13
(PDF – NHDES website)

Landscaping at the Water’s Edge 
(PDF – Clough Pond Association website)

This is a copy of a publication from the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension 

Dripline Infiltration Trench 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Collects and soaks up runoff water from roofs allowing it to soak into the ground  

Driveway Infiltration Trench 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Collects and soaks up runoff water from driveways allowing it to soak into the ground 

Dry Well 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Collects runoff water from gutter downspouts and roofs valleys allowing it to soak into the ground

Infiltration Steps 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Slows down and soaks up runoff water runoff to reduce soil from being washed away and to define walking paths 

Pervious Walkways/Patios 
(PDF – NHLAKES website) 

Look like traditional pavers, but soaks up runoff water 

Rain Barrel 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Captures runoff water from roofs to reduce runoff and provides a water source for lawns, gardens, and indoor plants 

Rain Garden 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

A sunken, flat-bottomed garden that uses soil and plants to capture, absorb, and clean-up runoff water 

Vegetated Buffer 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

A vegetated area along a lake or river that stabilizes soil and helps slow down and clean up runoff water

Vegetated Swale 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

A shallow channel that slows runoff and directs it to an area where it can soak into the ground 

Water Bar 
(PDF – NHLAKES website)

Intercepts runoff water traveling down moderately steep walkways, paths, and gravel driveways and diverts it into vegetated areas

Native Shoreland Buffer Plantings for NH
(PDF – DES website)

The NH Department of Environment Services has a publication listing various plantings (trees, shrubs, and ground cover) that are water’s edge friendly. The list not only indicates the names of these plantings but also some other characteristics including their height, light preference, and which birds are known to frequent each particular plant

A Ditch in Time 
(PDF – Rural Home Technology website)

An owner’s manual for those who live and travel on dirt and gravel roads,  by ^©Russ Lanoie, Conway, NH

Erosion Control Mix 
(PDF – Clough Pond Association website)

A brief explanation from NHLAKES about this ground cover and some vendors that offer it in New Hampshire

LakeSmart Book – Revised 2023 
(PDF – NHLAKES website) 

“NH LAKES has revised and updated this publication. This is a comprehensive resource for all interested in living a lake-friendly lifestyle here in the Granite State. It includes everything from lake basics like “What is a Watershed? and The Life of a Lake” to detailed information on required approvals and permits including current contact information for relevant state departments and other resources. Other topics include: a list of native plant species to use in your next landscaping project, tips for safe boating and recreation, and how to get involved with lake stewardship!”

This is a FREE download from NHLAKES.

A Field Guide to Common Aquatic and Riparian Plants of New Hampshire
(PDF – DES website)

Appendix D in this document lists many plants appropriate for planting along shorelines. Note that riparian means ‘along the shoreline of a pond, lake, or stream/river’

Transform Hard Surfaces into Lake-Friendly Spaces
(PDF – Clough Pond Association website))

When it rains on your property, you probably notice that water soaks into some surfaces and forms puddles on others. Surfaces that water does not soak into are called impervious surfaces. When water runs across these surfaces, it picks up pollutants such as sediment, phosphorus, salt, heavy metals, oil, or gas. This polluted water can end up in our lakes, causing harm to people, animals, and plants, and promoting excessive plant and cyanobacteria growth.