Honors Theses and Capstones
Date of Award
Spring 2014
Project Type
Senior Honors Thesis
College or School
COLSA
Department
Natural Resources and the Environment
Program or Major
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
First Advisor
Alan Baker
Second Advisor
Jim Haney
Abstract
High water quality and natural buffers exist on Kingswood Lake located in Brookfield, New Hampshire. A comprehensive lakes inventory (CSI) was recorded and health of the land, wildlife, and waterways were observed. Educational outreach was taken to inform the local community and to instruct them on proper stewardship of the land. A completed watershed management plan was constructed including key recommendation of limiting nitrogen loading in the area, checking septic systems for leaching, stabilizing shoreline from erosion, and establishing man-made rain gardens to help preserve water quality. The Kingswood watershed management plan acts as a guide for the town of Brookfield, New Hampshire to help protect water quality for future generations and to provide residents with the necessary tools needed to begin this commitment to their natural environment.
Recommended Citation
Tierney, Sarah Martina, "Kingswood Lake Management Plan" (2014). Honors Theses and Capstones. 161.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/161
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