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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
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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 week3) The goal is to familiarize
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SLAM’s Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, July 11th at the Madison Elementary School. A review of SLAM’s programs was presented. A need for more weed-watching volunteers was requested. Silver Lake remains oligotrophic (excellent) but trends are showing us on a downward trend. Guest Speaker NH LAKES President Andrea LaMoreaux discussed in detail the Lake Smart Program,
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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
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The Madison Board of Selectmen has decided to keep the public boat launch closed for the weekend of June 13–14 to help prevent boat wakes from causing damage to shorelines and waterfront property. As of 8:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, the lake level had receded approximately 4 inches from its extreme flood level and
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Following last night’s unexpected deluge of approximately 3.5 inches of rain, the lake reached record-high water levels. As of 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, with the dam gates fully open, the water level has receded by approximately one inch. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as the lake level changes.
Lake Level Update – June 11, 7:00 PM Read More »
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
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Boat launch stickers are available at Madison Town Hall during open hours (Monday–Thursday, 8 AM– 4 PM). You can also use this link for mail-in instructions and a list of the information you’ll need to provide.
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