On May 11, 1970 the Piscataquog Watershed Association (which later became PLC) came into legal existence by filing its articles of agreement with the NH Secretary of State’s office in Concord. Many long-time members still remember when the organization was known as the PWA., but not all remember how the organization got started back in 1970, when a dedicated group of people came together to protect a ribbon of land that we know today as the New Boston Rail Trail. Here’s the story… 

Effective March 19th PLC has transitioned to remote work-only until further notice. The office is CLOSED but we remain working and reachable. You can contact any staff person directly via our individual emails (see staff bios under “About Us.”) If you aren’t sure who you need to talk to, just leave us a voicemail at 487-3331, or email us at plc@plcnh.org. Thank you for your patience as we adapt to our new working arrangements. Stay healthy everybody!

PLC’s 5^th Annual Rose Mountain Rumble (RMR) hits the dirt roads of Lyndeborough and surrounding towns on Saturday, August 24^th, 2019.   Last year’s Rumble attracted 150 riders and we’re capping this year’s registration at 200.  The RMR welcomes riders of every ability, offering a variety of loops from a 20-miler for more casual riders to a full 100K course to challenge the most hardened gravel grinder.  The ride begins and ends at Lyndeborough Center Hall.   Discounted “early bird” registration of $70 per rider is open through May 31st.

In December PLC was awarded a three-year, $30,000 operating grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF).  Payable in three annual $10,000 installments, the grant will help cover core expenses like staff salaries, office rent, utilities, insurance, etc..  PLC had received operating support from NHCF in the past, but only on a single-year basis.  In 2018 the Foundation’s Community Grants program announced a shift to multi-year operating grants, and PLC applied to the revamped program’s inaugural grant round. 

November 2017 – After more than a year of intense preparation, in early August the Piscataquog Land Conservancy was awarded first-time national Land Trust Accreditation.  The accreditation program independently verifies … Read More