Our Mission
LSPA, founded in 1898, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environmental integrity of the Lake Sunapee region, especially its lakes and watersheds, through education, research, and collaborative action.
Our Vision Statement
LSPA’s vision is that our lakes and surrounding watersheds remain vibrant and environmentally sustainable because our communities engage in sound stewardship.
"The Lake is the one jewel that calls us all here." — Col. W.S.B. Hopkins - LSPA's first President, 1898
"The Lake is the one jewel that calls us all here." — Col. W.S.B. Hopkins - LSPA's first President, 1898
LSPA’s Historic Values
The special qualities of the Lake Sunapee region contain the seeds of its destruction.
Its beauty, its quiet vistas, its refreshing waters, and the recreational opportunities it offers are powerful magnets to many users. Human behavior can put the watershed environment at risk.
We are all its caretakers.
We are indebted to the peoples and generations before us. All who now live here, work here, and visit here are today’s stewards.
We are part of our environment; we are responsible for its quality, now and for the future.
Not every use of land or water is wise or sustainable. It is imperative that our personal actions and our community choices are informed by rigorous science.
Our love of this region calls us to action.
We owe it to future generations to care for this special place.
*Based in principles set forth by Col. W.S.B. Hopkins in 1898.