Welcome to Friends of Mount Sunapee

The mission of Friends of Mount Sunapee is to advocate for protection of Mount Sunapee State Park for its essential public values, conservation of the Lake Sunapee watershed and Sunapee highlands, and preservation of the unique character and natural beauty of the rural communities in the mountain's shadow.

Public Forum about NH Parks - January 25 in Sunapee

Join us for NH State Parks Policy: Big issues for 2010, a public Forum with Senator Bob Odell, Rep. Ricia McMahon and Rep. Sue Gottling on Monday, January 25th at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 17 Lower Main Street, Sunapee. Time: 6:45pm greeting time, 7pm program begins.

Join us to learn about and discuss several current legislative efforts to improve and protect our state parks. Citizens are encouraged to ask questions, discuss the issues, and engage in the process currently underway in Concord. For more information, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fall 2009 Newsletter

Be sure to read FOMS Fall 2009 Newsletter

Stewardship of Mount Sunapee

In 1910, the first campaign to protect land on Mount Sunapee began with Herbert Welsh and Philip Ayres of the newly formed Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. By 1934, the Forest Society secured over 1100 acres on Mount Sunapee. In 1948, this land was central to the formation of Mount Sunapee State Park, now encompassing 2900 acres—spectacular, publicly owned land, forested highlands to sandy beach front.

Yes, with the passage of time, change has come to the mountain, the park and ski area within. Yet, Mount Sunapee’s heritage endures.

As demonstrated long ago on Mount Sunapee, environmental stewardship requires public awareness, education and action to protect our special places and natural resources.

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