Lake Opechee Preservation Association - LOPA

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Lake Opechee Preservation Association - LOPA Working to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of Lake Opechee.

LOPA volunteers had a perfect day on Lake Opechee — calm winds, blue skies, and ideal temps for water quality testing. 🌊...
07/29/2026

LOPA volunteers had a perfect day on Lake Opechee — calm winds, blue skies, and ideal temps for water quality testing. 🌊 Our team participated in NH DES’s Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP), conducting deep spot tests for clarity and quality and beginning invasive spiny water monitoring. Small actions = big impact for the lake we love. Read more: https://wix.to/Gblympj

LOPA volunteers had a perfect day to perform water quality testing. Calm wind, blue skies and wonderful temps! What's better than summer on the Lake? LOPA has participated in the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Environmental Services (DES) Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP) for a number of ye...

What a memorable 4th of July on Lake Opechee! 🎆 Over two dozen boats joined our slow loop parade — our best turnout yet ...
07/13/2026

What a memorable 4th of July on Lake Opechee! 🎆 Over two dozen boats joined our slow loop parade — our best turnout yet — with neighbors cheering from the shore and perfect weather to match. Huge thanks to the LOPA volunteer organizers who keep this tradition alive. Read more and see photos: https://wix.to/srHBbze

This year's 4th of July LOPA Boat Parade was a smashing success! Over 2 dozen boats participated in our slow loop around the lake--our best turnout yet. And the fabulous weather didn't hurt either! It was great to see all our Opechee neighbors cheering us along from the shore. Thanks to the LOPA vol...

Great news from Opechee — Opie and Chee have hatched TWO loon chicks! 🪶🏞️ Read the heartwarming update about the nesting...
07/13/2026

Great news from Opechee — Opie and Chee have hatched TWO loon chicks! 🪶🏞️ Read the heartwarming update about the nesting raft, a little chick rescue, and how the Loon Preservation Committee and local volunteers helped the family thrive. Full story: https://wix.to/I8p3zyC

Our loon couple, tentatively named Opie and Chee, have once again produced offspring on Opechee! Last year, for the first time in recent years, Opie and Chee raised a single chick on the lake. This spring, the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) again set up a nesting raft in the north end of the lake...

Join the 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Opechee — decorate your watercraft in red, white & blue and take a ceremonial c...
06/28/2026

Join the 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Opechee — decorate your watercraft in red, white & blue and take a ceremonial counterclockwise lap to celebrate our country’s 250th! Meeting at the north end of the lake; all are welcome. If fireworks are delayed by rain, the parade will move to the rescheduled fireworks date. Read more and plan your day: https://wix.to/YHf0UQV

Decorate your watercraft in red, white, and blue, pile in the kids, and join us for a ceremonial lap around the lake in honor of our country’s 250th birthday! Meeting at the north end of the lake, we will make a counterclockwise slow lap around Lake Opechee with horns and whistles to the cheers of...

The Jet Skis Are Coming! 🎉 For the second year, the East Coast Watercross Tour hits Opechee June 5-7 with high-speed, cl...
05/31/2026

The Jet Skis Are Coming! 🎉 For the second year, the East Coast Watercross Tour hits Opechee June 5-7 with high-speed, closed-course personal watercraft racing sanctioned by the IJSBA. Expect multiple classes, fierce competition, and hometown vibes. Read more and plan your visit: https://wix.to/Am1mQvs

For the second consecutive year, the East Coast Watercross Tour comes to Opechee June 5-7.East Coast Watercross brings closed-course personal watercraft racing sanctioned by the IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association). Riders will compete in 15 or more classes comprising different water...

Great news from Lake Opechee! The NH DES Annual Summary gives Opechee high marks — water quality is better than the medi...
05/13/2026

Great news from Lake Opechee! The NH DES Annual Summary gives Opechee high marks — water quality is better than the median NH lake and meets all state standards. Big thanks to LOPA volunteers for four years of careful sampling. Read the full report: https://wix.to/fTVmdpE

The State of Water Quality in Lake Opechee 2025 - NH DES Annual Report Gives Opechee High MarksThe New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) has issued their Annual Summary on water quality in Lake Opechee. Based on Lake Opechee Preservation Association (LOPA) volunteers sampling t...

Ice is Out for 2025! Afternoon temps in the low 40s and a steady breeze opened the channel — kayakers can now make the d...
04/06/2026

Ice is Out for 2025! Afternoon temps in the low 40s and a steady breeze opened the channel — kayakers can now make the definitive trip up the lake. There are still a few icebergs, but summer prep is already underway. Read more: https://wix.to/sTSoC42

Afternoon temperatures in the low 40°s and a steady breeze were enough to open the channel and clear the north end of the lake - we're declaring "Ice Out" for 2025!There are still some icebergs floating around, but it's clear that a kayaker could make the definitive trip up the lake. See our Ice pa...

Spring thaw alert: As ice melts on New Hampshire’s smaller, shallow waterbodies, you may notice dead fish washing up. Mo...
03/27/2026

Spring thaw alert: As ice melts on New Hampshire’s smaller, shallow waterbodies, you may notice dead fish washing up. Most early-spring fish kills are natural—driven by low oxygen, nutrient-rich shallow ponds, and changing temperatures. Read more about what causes these events and what to expect: https://wix.to/ktngzbA

Concord, NH – Fish kills, where large numbers of fish die in a short period of time, are not an uncommon occurrence in the early spring. As the ice recedes, especially from many smaller Granite State waterbodies, there may be dead fish, and most of these occurrences are due to natural processes. P...

As winter deepens, our beloved lakes are transitioning from open water to beautiful frozen surfaces. Enjoy activities li...
12/12/2025

As winter deepens, our beloved lakes are transitioning from open water to beautiful frozen surfaces. Enjoy activities like ice skating and fishing while remembering to stay safe! Discover more about the winter wonders at Opechee Lake! https://wix.to/CzDm9T4

As winter deepens across the Northeast, the lakes that define our region’s landscape are transitioning from open water to frozen surfaces. Ice on lakes brings opportunities—from skating and ice fishing to simply enjoying winter’s beauty—along with serious safety considerations. This year’s...

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Lakeport, NH
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