[Uncle Fun]

Hey GWC,

Great Catch on the article... It's nice to see that this issue happens on other lakes as well... Here is a quote from the 'Your Comments' section just below the article...

"This is your typical liberal template. Exaggerate the truth and reality as stated in this column. 3,000 people in one day on long sands is an outright lie. Here we go again, the vast majority pays the price based on a few liberals and state liberal bureaucrates imposing their agenda on the majority. I for one will continue to use long sands as I always have with respect for the beach area."
- Art Tozzi, Danforth Bay

I have never been to Ossippee, but I tend to believe what Mr. Tozzi is saying because I have seen the falsifications and exaggerations right here on this very thread!!!

Also, GWC - I think you should have put in the REAL REASON the area is being closed... (from the same article) - It is "to allow for the protection and restoration of rare and endangered plants and natural communities." The closure will remain in effect while a management plan for the 400-acre Ossipee Lake Natural Area is developed by the department over the winter, according to Susan Francher, forest resource planner with the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands.

State officials said the area provides critical habitat for three state endangered plants -- grassleaf goldenrod, slender bog clubmoss and mermaidweed -- as well as one state threatened plant, hairy hudsonia.

So there you have it... Just like any good debate on a hot topic... You have those that believe the rafters caused the problem and are all at fault... Then you have the TRUTH from the STATE OF NH who owns the land that they are trying to save some endangered plants...

Either way, you will never get 3,000 people in East Cove which is why I started this post in the first place!!! Not to mention, I think (for the most part) the people I see rafting on Winnipesaukee are more respectful with regards to the land and trash/waste. Read the article and judge for yourself... It is quite possible that the land owner has or had an agenda quite similar to those on the 'big lake'... (most likely he doesn't have a boat!)