About LWA

The Lake Wicwas Association, LWA, has been meeting for decades, first as a social gathering discussing wild life, loons and the height of the lake water.  That was an important time and laid the ground work for the LWA as it is today.

LWA became incorporated just in time to tackle important issues that occurred in rapid succession, from influencing the way logging the Hamlin Conservation changed our woodlands to being involved in an advisory position when Peter Miller of the Conservation Committee created hiking trails on the Hamlin land.  As a result Peter created wonderful trails winding through the hills and woods, including an old growth forest and old maple grove.  The total area has since expanded to approximately 700 acres after three more residents donated hundreds of additional acres.  This land, together with the islands, is a valuable wild life corridor for moose, deer and bear to name a few. The Chemung Prime Wetlands is one of the most valued co-occurrence areas in Meredith, supporting a rich diversity of wild life.

Lake Wicwas Association members stand solidly together protecting the character of the lake, islands and surrounding shore lands by promoting responsible development and appropriate use of the lake and shorelands.  We are very fortunate to be surrounded by conservation land that has been generously donated by residents. We are serious about the stewardship responsibility to treat the land according to the wishes of the donors.

LWA works to keep the lake free from Milfoil and other invasive weeds by having designated weed watchers and the Lake Host Program.  We also work with the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program associated with NHDES.  Each year the lake water is tested.  Water samples are collected by volunteers and the biologist from DES.

Simply stated, the goal of the LWA is to preserve and protect the lake, islands and the surrounding lands and to sustain a strong community of neighbors.

So if you are interested in joining the LWA to take part in any of these aspects, social, or environmental issues, we invite you to attend our annual meetings or contact us to learn more.