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Ossipee Watershed residents step up for salamanders by Tara Schroeder GMCG Education Coordinator “Big Nights” happen in early spring, when thousands of frogs, toads, and salamanders cross roads from upland, forested areas to wetlands where they breed. During salamander brigades, volunteers help amphibians cross roads safely while collecting data on species diversity and abundance. This

Ossipee Watershed residents get LakeSmart to help prevent cyanobacteria blooms By Tara Schroeder Education Coordinator At GMCG we always say “water knows no boundaries” because the water quality of our lakes, ponds, rivers and streams is determined by what flows into it from the surrounding landscape or watershed. Water does not obey town or state

Protecting the forests that protect our water By Nancy Ritger GMCG Executive Director When we think about the White Mountain National Forest, we often think about mountains, forests, wildlife, and recreation. But these forests also perform another essential job: they help protect our water. Rain and snowmelt flowing through forested headwaters recharge groundwater, feed streams

Protecting clean water across all seven communities of the Ossipee Watershed Dear Friends, From June 9 at 5:00 PM through June 10 at 5:00 PM, GMCG will participate in NH Gives — New Hampshire’s largest statewide day of giving. Your donation during this 24-hour campaign can go even further through matching opportunities, incentive prizes, and increased visibility