Promoting tourism, attracting visitors, and creating job opportunities, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) is also deeply committed to the stewardship of New Hampshire’s lakes and waterways.
“Environmental stewardship is a vital part of our mission, which informs many of our educational programs,” explained Allison Hart, Co-Chair of NHBM’s Board of Trustees.
NHBM also serves as an environmental advocate. Hart noted that the Museum’s public support of the importance of clean water recently received a boost with the passage of HB 1293. This landmark legislation strengthens protections for the state’s waterways by regulating the use of phosphorus-based fertilizers on turf, helping to minimize the harmful impact of excess runoff on New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers.
“This legislation is a major win for water conservation efforts across the state,” said Hart. “Clean water is essential to New Hampshire’s heritage and our mission of preserving the state’s boating traditions.”
According to Hart, the opening of NHBM’s new 24,000-square-foot Moultonborough campus in July significantly bolstered its role as an environmental advocate.
“With this expanded facility, we’re able to welcome more visitors to the Lakes Region, offering us greater opportunities to engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds from across the country,” she said. “This allows us to deepen our educational outreach and inspire even more people to take action in preserving our waterways for future generations.”
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Belletetes, Eastern Propane & Oil, Epoxy Floor New England, Goodhue Boat Company, Kingswood Press and Design Studio, KW Coastal, Lake and Mountains, North Water Marine, and Taylor Community.