Danville Long Pond
Protective Association
Danville Long Pond Protective Association (DLPPA) is a non-profit volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to oversee the well-being of Long Pond and the surrounding watershed in Danville NH & Kingston NH.
Our goal is to maintain the health and beauty of Long Pond for the benefit of the native wildlife and all area residents.
About
Danville Long Pond Protective Association was formed in 2012 in response to ongoing concerns of milfoil infestation of Long Pond in Danville and Kingston. We are a 501(c)(3) organization that is incorporate and registered with the NH Secretary of State.
The association and its board members are volunteers that live in the area of Long Pond. Our mission is to preserve the beauty & health of this valuable local recreational resource.
Projects
Presently, the primary objective of DLPPA is to focus on management & mitigation of invasive milfoil and to prevent accelerated eutrophication. The association normally meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Community Center to discuss projects. Please check the Town of Danville Calendar at https://www.townofdanville.org/calendar/ . If you are interested in learning more please contact any of the officers listed, or come join one of our meetings. We can use your help.
Donate
We can now accept online donations using the Facebook platform. The "DONATE" button will connect you to the "donate" function on our Facebook page. We also welcome anyone who would like to become a member of DLPPA. We need help from everyone who has an interest in protecting Long Pond and keeping it beautiful for future generations.
Please contact Mike Fleck at DLPPANH@yahoo.com or phone (603) 557-8666
Get Involved
DLPPA needs your help and support. If you own or rent a home that is located on or near Long Pond, please become a full voting member of our association.
You can also help in the following ways:
- Be vigilant for signs of milfoil
or any risks to our pond
- Check your boat and trailer
closely and remove any weeds
- Follow DES guidelines for
protecting our shore-lands
Latest News and Updates from Your DLPPA Board
Summer & Fall Meetings
The DLPPA members meet monthly during Summer and early Fall. We meet 3 or 4 times during the Winter and early Spring. Board and Director elections are held in September. 10-20 acres of milfoil are treated most years. Meeting minutes are posted here
Long Pond Wildlife
The cormorant is back again this year, and people have spotted hawks, eagles, otters, geese, etc. We have also had a lone loon that has been spotted several times in 2018.
Dues for 2019
The board voted to keep household dues at only $50/year, plus a $50 donation for the milfoil fund.
Annual Milfoil Mitigation Project
NOTE: DLPPA was granted 501(c)(3) status in April 2018 by the IRS. We are now on the IRS electronic list of non-profits, and part of Amazon Smile.
2019 MILFOIL TREATMENTS: The DES inspected the Pond after ice-out and discovered that milfoil sparesely covered 19 acres. The pond was treated with 2,4-D herbicide in mid-June. Within several weeks nearly all milfoil was eliminated.
DLPPA hopes to switch to ProcellaCOR in 2020. While 2,4-D has a very safe track record, ProcellaCOR is considered less aggressive and has a greater residual effect. DLPPA expects that treatments can be reduced to every two years.