Wilson Pond Swanzey, NH

09/24/2026

Click to read this nice little article about some of the history of Wilson Pond.

There is a pond to the south of Keene that comes with a lot of historical baggage. It’s called Wilson Pond and it’s one of my favorite places to swim and kayak, so I thought that it was time I told…

09/23/2026

Last night’s sunset on the pond.

09/01/2026

Blast From The Past 2014 annual Kayak Train

07/28/2026

Need this on the pond!

07/19/2026

07/14/2026

Quiet night on the water.

06/29/2026

Wilson Pond is considered a LakeSmart community by New Hampshire Lakes because of the participation of many in taking the time to understand the free voluntary non-regulatory education program and allowing for the assessment of their properties in four key areas: runoff from the driveways, the roofs, the overall property, and septic conditions (which don't apply to us here on Wilson Pond).

The objective, beyond educating homeowners, is to improve the overall health of our pond. Perhaps more importantly, as we continue to work with the town to address some concerns, having broad participation may give us a leg up when competing for grants.

So, if you live on the pond or a body of water feeding into it, and wish to participate, please private message us here and your LakeSmart Ambassador will reach out to you. I'll provide some statistics on the program as it pertains to Wilson Pond.

Of 73 targeted properties, 46 or 63% have been approached.

Of the 46 approached, 38 (82%) have had their properties assessed, 3 (6.5%) have said no, and 5 (11%) are thinking about it.

Of the 38 assessed, 9 (24%) are certified as having LakeSmart Living status. You might have seen the green/blue/white signs on docks, mailbox posts and fences around the pond being proudly displayed.

We would love to hear from many others. Even "people in the know" have learned from their experience.

Google "NH Lakes LakeSmart" for more information on the program.

06/26/2026

If you feel a need to remove bladderwort from your dock area for boating and swimming access then please remove the entire plant and once dried, bag and remove promptly from the shoreline. Dried plants can drop seeds and fragmented plants will continue to grow. Also, Google bladderwort to learn more about this unique rootless plant

06/24/2026

Shoreline vegetation and don’t feed. Sounds simple enough.

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Ducks and geese are a familiar sight on New Hampshire lakes, but when large numbers gather on beaches and lawns, they can create challenges for both people and water quality.

Waterfowl droppings contain bacteria and nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen that can contribute to algae and cyanobacteria blooms. High concentrations of waterfowl can also increase the risk of swimmer’s itch. Fortunately, there are simple, lake-friendly ways to discourage ducks and geese from congregating on your property.

Here are three things you can do:

🌱 Plant native shrubs and shoreline vegetation to create a natural barrier.
🚫 Never feed ducks or geese.
❄️ If you use a dock bubbler or de-icer, minimize the amount of open water it creates during winter.

The goal isn’t to eliminate waterfowl—it’s to maintain a healthy balance that keeps our lakes clean, our shorelines enjoyable, and our wildlife wild. 💙

Read more at our blog: https://nhlakes.org/duck-duck-duck-geese/