A sincere thank you to Ted Kramer for his many years of volunteer service to SLAM. Ted has been involved with SLAM and NH LAKES since he retired from the corporate world in the 1990’s and served the past 9 years as SLAM’s President. Always willing to take on the “tough” jobs, he grew and […]
If you enjoy spending time on Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Boat Club (SLBC) is a great way to connect with others who share your love of the water. Whether you enjoy sailing, kayaking, rowing, paddle sports, or simply gathering with friends for lakeside social events, the Boat Club offers a welcoming community for people
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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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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.
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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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The boards are in on the Silver Lake dam, and May water levels are near their normal summer range. The dam has some leaks and aging cracks, but it is not in any immediate danger. A new Dam Committee has been formed to evaluate long-term solutions, and a new Selectman has applied for a federal
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If you’ve noticed LakeSmart signs around Silver Lake, they mark properties participating in the NH Lakes LakeSmart Program—a voluntary initiative that helps homeowners protect the lake through practical, science-based improvements. The program focuses on reducing runoff, limiting erosion, and maintaining healthy shorelines. A LakeSmart visit includes a free, non-regulatory evaluation of your property, along with
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