Timeline

This timeline was prepared for NH DES as a requirement of the grant SAWC was awarded, and details a schedule for a series of tasks,
deliverable results and desired outcomes which will serve as guidelines to achieve the goal of a Watershed Management Plan within a finite
amount of time.

Analyze water quality data and describe long term phosphorus
trends and their relationship to lake water quality. Incorporate
scientific literature and water quality models to make
determinations about phosphorus contributions from
developed areas and potential contributions from undeveloped
areas.

Watershed partners understand the dynamics of
phosphorus in the Lake Sunapee Watershed

Watershed partners have a current build-out study for the
watershed to help describe potential phosphorus loading
impacts associated with development

Prepare GIS maps showing subwatersheds, land use,
impervious cover, and correlate to existing water quality data.

Watershed partners understand connection between land
use water quality, specifically phosphorus

Assessment of current zoning and ordinances for watershed
communities, including evaluation regarding effectiveness at
minimizing impact of development on water quality.

Watershed partners understand existing zoning and
regulations in communities as basis for identifying
alternative land use management strategies.

Hold a public information session to present water quality
data analysis and GIS maps.

Watershed stakeholders are informed about the impacts of
land use within the watershed as it relates to Phosphorus
and water quality of the lake. Increased plant growth,
algal growth, cyanobacteria, reduced clarity, reduced
oxygen with BOD . . .

Prepare and distribute Volume 2 of the Sunapee Area
Watershed Coalition Newsletter

Broad audience of watershed stakeholders understands
long term water quality trends and the importance of land
use management to the future of Lake Sunapee water
quality.

LSPA/SAWC will understand which alternatives for
dealing with phosphorus are favored by the public and by
local land use decision makers, and will understand the
limits of that support.

Hold a public input session to present the results of the
survey and discuss the alternatives recommended by the
survey.

Preferred alternatives for addressing phosphorus in the
watershed are affirmed by the public.

Draft a detailed set of recommended actions based on the data
analysis, the public survey, staff input, and SAWC input.

A detailed list of recommended actions will be available for
public discussion.

Scope a potential demonstration project that addresses water
quality impacts from development (for example, a pervious
pavement installation)

LSPA prepared to work with DES consultant on design
and construction of demonstration project

Prepare and distribute Volume 3 of the Sunapee Area
Watershed Coalition Newsletter

Broader audience of watershed stakeholders is informed
about the recommended set of detailed actions to address
phosphorus in the watershed.

Facilitate a series of SAWC meetings to deliberate on the
recommended actions, digest public opinion, obtain advice
from the Scientific Advisory Committee, and prepare a final
draft management plan.

Recommended actions to address phosphorus in the
watershed are thoroughly vetted.

Develop a series of guides/brochures to increase awareness and
build a good stewardship ethic regarding the recommended
actions for managing existing development at the individual lot
scale.

Better informed watershed residents who take actions to
reduce phosphorus export from their properties.

Present the final draft management plan to each planning board
in the watershed at public meetings.

Planning boards are informed about and support the
recommended actions to address phosphorus in the
watershed through land use management.

Based on feedback from planning board meetings, prepare final
management plan and hold “State of the Watershed” meeting to
begin implementation.

Final plan printed and
accessible by web; State of
the Watershed meeting held.

Stakeholders know and understand the actions required to
address phosphorus in the watershed, fully support
implementation, and begin to implement.

Develop and maintain website that announces upcoming
meetings, includes downloads of relevant documents, and
keeps public informed of watershed planning and management
activities.

Watershed stakeholders have a web site to visit for any
information about the watershed plan and recommended
actions.

Continue participation in the Volunteer Lake Assessment
Program (50 volunteers X 10 hours/year)

Water quality samples
collected and analyzed;
annual reports completed.

Water quality trends are analyzed and provide long-term
feedback into the watershed planning process.

Submit semi-annual progress reports on July 15 and December
15 of each year. Contact DES to discuss and resolve issues
that develop between reporting periods.

LSPA runs a well-managed watershed planning program
and keeps DES informed as an active partner in watershed
management.