For more in-depth information about issues, services and organizations related to lake water quality, resources and programs, click on one of the following links.  Items identified by "**" are volunteer programs in operation at Island Pond.

Science and Learning

      Water Quality

• **Volunteer Lake Assessment Program
• **Lake Host Program

      Aquatic Plants

• **Exotic Species Program
• Aquatic Plants and Algae of New Hampshire's Lakes and Ponds by Amy Smagula and Jody Conners of NH DES
• The Frightful Fourteen (Exotic Species) - photos from Amy Smagula and Jason Smith, NH DES

• Habitat Stewardship Series (NH Fish and Game)
• Trees and Shrubs
• Wildflowers
• Mushrooms

• New Hampshire Birds.com
• Birding.com

      Fish Identification

    Wildlife Profiles (NH Fish and Game) 

• Seasonal Dock Notification
• NH Homeowners Guide for Stormwater Management (Do it yourself guide)
• Septic Systems

Reference Links

• NH Lakes Association 
• New Hampshire (NH) Department of Environmental Services
• NH Marine Patrol
• NH Department of Fish and Game
• NH Wildlife Action Plan
• Society for Preservation of NH Forests
• Monadnock Conservancy
• Harris Center