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Squam Lakes Association

Squam Lakes Association
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About Us

At the turn of the century, Squam was quite different from the scene we enjoy today. The surrounding mountains were cleared by logging, sawdust several feet thick had settled in many of the coves, driftwood made navigation hazardous, and refuse, including tires, mattresses and dead animals, had been dumped in the lakes.

In 1904, the Squam Lakes Improvement Association was formed by a group of concerned landowners. In 1905, the association was legally incorporated as a non-profit conservation organization and renamed Squam Lakes Association (SLA). Initial efforts of the SLA were focused on eliminating pollution from the lakes, maintenance of the water level, boat safety and navigation. Through cooperative relationships with local and state governments and the dedication of four generations of people who loved Squam, the watershed has been uniquely conserved.

Images

Squam Ridge Race 2024
Hike overlooking Squam Lake
Canoeing on Squam Lake
Lakes Region Conservation Corps on the Rattlesnake Summit
Ice skating on Squam Lake
Summer youth camp on Squam Lake

Events

Who’s that Bird?
Who’s that Bird?
  • On May 31, we will go through different habitats of the Five Finger Points, coves, pools, and forested areas to discover different bird species.
  • Saturday May 31, 2025
Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day
Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day
  • ?Join the Squam Lakes Association for the first Weed Watchers training session of the season and learn how to identify and report aquatic invasives.
  • Saturday May 31, 2025
Art vs. Science
Art vs. Science
  • Join the Squam Lakes Association to learn how illustrations can be used for scientific documentation and research. We'll also do our very own drawings together!
  • Sunday Jun 1, 2025
Volunteer: National Trails Day
Volunteer: National Trails Day
  • ?Join the Squam Lakes Association as we celebrate National Trails Day by cleaning up a section of our hiking network near Center Sandwich.
  • Saturday Jun 7, 2025

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