Silver Lake Association of Madison NH
Additional Weed Watchers Needed
SLAM has many programs that we just couldn’t do without our volunteers and Weed-Watching is one of those programs. We need help this summer!
The lake’s shoreline is subdivided into sections. What’s involved:
1) Each section needs a team of two volunteers
2) The team trades off scanning the section every other week
3) The goal is to familiarize yourself with the plants in your section and note changes
4) We specifically need volunteers for sections 3-7 and 10-12.
We will provide you with a kit and train you.
Please email Peg Donahue (peg@donahuesonline.com) if you can assist in this important work.
Silver Lake Singers – Saturday, August 15th, morning
Did you miss the “Blessing of the Lake” last year? It was a wonderful morning — peaceful, quiet, and the sound of music reverberating off the lake. Don’t miss the Silver Lake Singers this year! Come enjoy their music as they cruise from Monument Beach to Nichols Beach, ending at South Beach stopping for a few minutes of song along the way. More details and times to come.
The Silver Lake Singers is a choir dedicated to hospice, hope, and healing, and will celebrate the health and beauty of Silver Lake in song.
2026 SLAM Annual Meeting
Save the date! SLAM’s annual meeting is Saturday, July 11th at 9AM at the Madison Elementary School gym. We are fortunate to have as our special guest speaker Andrea LaMoreaux, President and Policy Advocate for the NH LAKES organization. You don’t want to miss this. We hope to see you there
June 15 – Boat Launch Reopens – Boaters Urged to Use Caution
Town Hall has informed us that the boat launch is now officially open. Boaters are advised to use caution and operate at their own risk, as a significant amount of floating debris remains on the lake following the recent high-water event. Although the water level has receded to near normal summer levels, submerged and floating hazards may still be present. Please maintain a safe speed, keep a sharp lookout for debris, and exercise extra caution while on the water.
Time to Renew Your Membership and Support SLAM’s Vital Work
It’s that time of year again—membership renewal season! Your support enables SLAM to continue its mission of protecting and preserving our lake. The water is up, boats are launching, and our dedicated Lake Hosts are already at work. Water testing is scheduled, the Watershed Management Plan is moving forward, and we’re actively advocating for important lake issues. But threats to our lake remain—and we need your help to keep up the momentum. Please consider renewing your membership or making a donation today: Donate here or Join or renew your membership here
Thank you for being part of this important work!
Our Mission
The mission of the Silver Lake Association of Madison is to:
- Promote and protect the general welfare of Silver Lake and its environment
- Monitor the quality of the water in Silver Lake
- Conduct programs to support an active and informed membership
- Encourage the support of the Town of Madison in accomplishing these objectives.
What we do
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention
Our Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention program includes the Lake Host Program to inspect and power wash boats and trailers before they enter the Lake, and the Weed Watchers to monitor for invasive species.
Water Quality Monitoring
This program was designed to quickly identify water quality changes and problems through regular measurement and testing.
Advocacy
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Remediation
In the event that we experience an AIS infestation such as milfoil, SLAM has established remediation plans and partnerships and we’ve started a fund to help pay the costs.
Watershed Planning
SLAM is embarking on a multi-year process to develop a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) that will include expert analysis of our Silver Lake watershed and details plans and projects for protecting it for the long term.
Please don’t feed the birds
The geese that visit Silver Lake produce a prodigous amount of feces which pollutes our water and makes it unhealthy to swim in. Further, the geese “adopt” our lake and breed, becoming an increasing problem each season. Ducks and, especially, ducklings are very entertaining creatures. Unfortunately, they carry a parasite which causes a condition called “swimmer’s itch”. Swimmer’s itch causes a very unpleasant itching/burning sensation. Feeding the ducks encourages them to linger on Silver Lake and increases our exposure to the parasite.
It is against the local laws to feed either bird!
Please be aware of the loons
When boating on the lake please be aware of the loon nesting buoy at the head of the lake and give them plenty of space. For more information please visit loon.org
