LakeSmart: A Lake-Friendly Living Program
Clean water, thriving wildlife, and lasting lake enjoyment start with how we care for our properties and spend our time in, on, and around our lakes.
The LakeSmart Program helps property owners, like YOU, understand how their choices impact lake health—and how simple changes in their home, property, and lifestyle can make a big difference.
While many participants connect to us through their local LakeSmart Community, anyone can participate in this free, educational program to become more lake-friendly.
LakeSmart is a free, non-regulatory, and voluntary education and recognition program encouraging community members to adopt habits that protect lake water quality, wildlife habitat, and property values.
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Become a LakeSmart Property Owner
Learn about and adopt lake-friendly living practices in your own, personalized profile in our new LakeSmart Portal. Access the ever-growing Resource Library, connect with your LakeSmart Community, and request a property tour—all in one place.
Become a LakeSmart Community
Join your neighbors and inspire a culture of lake-friendly living around your lake. If you and your local group or community are interested in coordinating the LakeSmart Program, use the links below to learn more about what it means to be a LakeSmart Community and apply today.
Communities in Action
NH LAKES has teamed up with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to help local communities fight harmful cyanobacteria blooms in our lakes. These blooms, which can be toxic, have been popping up more and more in recent summers, posing serious risks to people, pets, drinking water, property values, and tourism.
Learn how six communities around the state are completing lake-friendly projects to fight back against cyanobacteria.
LakeSmart Resource Library
Knowing where to find reliable and accurate information to help you with LakeSmart lake-friendly living projects on your property and in your home can be daunting. That’s why we’ve compiled a resource library to help you along the way!
LakeSmart Business Partners
Choosing the right professional to help with home and property projects is as important as the materials you use. A contractor who is invested in protecting the lake is important. Reach out to our 2026 LakeSmart Partners:
Stephens Landscaping Professionals