Natural Resources Chapter of the Master Plan - Town of Wolfeboro

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Natural Resources Chapter, Wolfeboro, NH PW # Wolfeboro PW # Complex Name Acres 27 11A Willey Brook 5.6 28 11A Willey Brook 5.8 29 11A Willey Brook 0.8 30 11A Willey Brook 8.5 31 11B Willey Brook 17.2 32 11E Willey Brook 0.2 33 11C Willey Brook 8.5 34 11D Willey Brook 1.5 35 11D Willey Brook 1.3 36 2 Willey Brook and Youngs Brook 13 37 2 Willey Brook and Youngs Brook 26 Lobdell & Keith Maps; 1980 & 1996. These maps can be found at the Town Hall. 5.4 WETLAND BUFFERS The undeveloped uplands surrounding each wetland are also considered critical resources. Maintaining a buffer consisting of natural vegetation is important to the health of the wetland, and provides a natural buffer from the effects of human activity. It also protects the wetland against excess rainfall and snowmelt, as well as provides a habitat for surrounding wildlife. Wetland buffers are an integral part of the functions of wetlands. Many of the wetland functions and values are interdependent on a healthy upland buffer. Table 9 summarizes the recommendations of the Connecticut River Joint Commission for wetland buffers, based on those wetland functions and values that are desired to be protected. Natural Resources Inventory, Wolfeboro, NH 17
Natural Resources Chapter, Wolfeboro, NH Table 9: Wetland Buffers for Functional Effectiveness Function Buffer Width (Feet) Stabilize banks 35‟ to 50.‟ Filter Sediment 35‟ of slopes less than 15%. Filter dissolved nutrients and pesticides Protect fisheries Protect wildlife Flood control 100‟ to 500.‟ 100‟ removes 60% of pollutants. 100‟ minimum. 300‟ minimum. Varies with size. Introduction to Riparian Buffers; Connecticut River Joint Commission for NH and VT, September 2000. Note: The buffer should be wider if the adjacent land is sloped, if the land use is intensive, if the soils are erodible, if the land is a floodplain and if the stream or river naturally meanders. 6.0 SURFACE WATER RESOURCES In the Wolfeboro Planning Survey conducted in 2006, 80 percent of respondents said they view high quality water resources as an important reason for visiting or living in Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro‟s surface water features include a variety of lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, and wetlands, which are of high importance to Wolfeboro. These waters provide vital habitats for various species, recreational and aesthetic resources for residents and visitors, drinking water for a great deal of the community, and second homes contribute income to Wolfeboro. 6.1 SURFACE WATER There are 6,712 acres of surface water in Wolfeboro which includes approximately 2,898 acres of Lake Winnipesaukee. Surface water comprises approximately 18% of the area of Wolfeboro and is an extremely important aspect of the Town‟s tourist economy. Figure 8 displays surface water features within Wolfeboro. Surface water includes lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. Preservation of water quality is a primary concern for Wolfeboro. The desirability of visiting or living in Wolfeboro is related to the quality of water in the lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. Lakes & Ponds Wolfeboro is extremely fortunate to have such an abundance of lakes and ponds. There are many who can enjoy the benefits of living alongside the water, or the easy public access for visitors. Natural Resources Inventory, Wolfeboro, NH 18
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