Winnipesaukee Forum - We've changed our name!

Lake Winnipesaukee Association becomes Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance.

Founded by volunteers in 1976, LWA has had dedicated staff since 2011 focused on safeguarding the water quality and natural resources of Lake Winnipesaukee. This name change reflects the organization's renewed focus on collaboration to address the growing challenges threatening the lake today and in the future.

“The word 'Alliance' was chosen to highlight the critical role that property owners, businesses, municipalities, and recreational users all play in protecting Lake Winnipesaukee’s water quality,” said Pat Tarpey, President of LWA. “Lake Winnipesaukee is an exceptional resource of statewide, regional, and even national importance. Now, more than ever, we must intensify efforts to preserve its water quality and, in some cases, restore it.”

As part of this transition, the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance has also introduced a new logo and tagline: “Our lake. Our future.” This new branding reinforces the shared responsibility we all have in ensuring clean, clear waters which are essential to both the environment and the local economy of the Lakes Region.

Peter Glick, Chair of the LWA Board, added: “With the increase in cyanobacteria blooms this past summer, public awareness about the lake’s vulnerabilities has risen significantly. If we are going to effectively address this threat, we need to galvanize public concern into effective action. LWA’s proven science-based approach to water quality protection has been successful in guiding advocacy and action to date, but we need to expand our efforts and attract broader support to tackle the challenges Lake Winnipesaukee faces.”

The Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance will continue its mission of fostering collaboration across the community to ensure that future generations can enjoy a healthy and vibrant lake.