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Great Turnout for Aug Annual Summer Social

Great Turnout for Aug Annual Summer Social

The Lake Association’s Annual Summer Social & Potluck, held on Saturday, August 19, was blessed with a cool, clear day. Thirty-five lake owners and their families attended the event, bringing with them delicious breakfast items to share.  A big thank you to The Anchor Club for offering their lawn and beautiful views for our event, Eric Foster for donating tables and chairs, and to Nora Foster for managing the event. The business meeting kicked off shortly after 10 AM and…

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LWIA Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 19

LWIA Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 19

We’re changing up our annual Summer Social & Potluck by hosting breakfast. Lake Winona owners are invited. This is a great opportunity to see longtime neighbors and meet newcomers to Winona. We hope you will join us. Breakfast starts at 9 AM, business meeting at 10 AM. We hope to wrap up by 11:30 AM. Bring friends and family…as well as a breakfast dish to share. LWIA will supply bagels and toppings, coffee, tea, half-n-half, non-dairy creamer, water, plates and…

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Winona Road Bridge Dedicated to David Reilly

Winona Road Bridge Dedicated to David Reilly

Last year, the Waukewan Winona Watershed Protective Association (WWWPA) worked with NH State Representative Tom Ploszaj and State Senator Bob Giuda to sponsor a legislative bill honoring David Reilly (1946-2021), long-time Lake Winona resident and fierce environmental advocate for the Lakes Region. The bill passed in the NH House and Senate, and was signed by Governor Chris Sununu in May 2022. The commemorative signs, purchased by the WWWPA, were installed last week. Dave passed away in June 2021 with a…

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Despite Heat, Great Turnout for 15th Annual Summer Social

Despite Heat, Great Turnout for 15th Annual Summer Social

The Lake Association’s 15th Annual Summer Social & Potluck, held on Saturday, August 6, was blessed with a beautiful, albeit hot 90-degree day. Over 40 lake owners and their families attended the event, bringing with them delicious dishes and desserts to share.  Anchorage Rd resident Eric Foster handled the burgers and dogs with expert hands. A big thank you to The Anchor Club for offering their lawn, grill, lodge, and beautiful views for our event; to Lakes Region Tent &…

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New Lake Owner Contact Books Available

New Lake Owner Contact Books Available

The Lake Owner contact book has been updated. The directory is created and printed every other year by the Lake Winona Improvement Association for the use of Lake Winona owners only. Books will be distributed directly to owners present at the lake. Please contact Nora Foster at 603.677.6281 or norafoster1 [at] gmail.com if you have not received one or you do not have plans to be at the lake this year and would like a copy mailed to you.

2022 Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 6

2022 Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 6

The LWIA’s Summer Social and Potluck lunch will be held on Saturday, August 6, at noon (rain date Sunday, Aug. 7). The Anchorage Club has graciously offered their location (located at end of Anchorage Rd) for the event. We’ll eat at 12:30, then review a few business matters at 1:30 pm. Burgers (beef and veggie), hot dogs, water and iced tea are being provided by the Association. Owners are asked to bring a dish to share. Please RSVP by August…

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LWIA Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 7

LWIA Summer Social & Potluck to be Held Saturday, Aug 7

Our annual Summer Social & Potluck is back!!! All Lake Winona owners are invited. This is a great opportunity to see longtime neighbors and meet newcomers to Winona. We hope you will join us. Start time is noon and we will wrap things up by 2 or a little after. Bring friends and family…as well as a side dish or dessert to share. LWIA will supply hamburgers and veggie burgers as well as lemonade and water. Folding chairs will be provided….

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Letter From the Water Quality Committee

Letter From the Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee is a group of volunteers who share a concern about the health of our lake. We are not the “property police” but we do make suggested guidelines regarding how you can care for your lakefront property in a manner that is not damaging to the lake. Reports provided to LWIA members speak about the causes for the decline in the lake quality, if that is the case,  and will include suggestions for how each of us…

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Cyanobacteria Advisory Removed for Winona

Cyanobacteria Advisory Removed for Winona

Today the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) removed it’s advisory for Lake Winona following another round of water sampling. No cyanobacteria cells were found. The initial advisory issued on June 19 was not based on a toxin evaluation and was intended as a precautionary measure for short term exposure. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, though blooms and surface scums may form when excess nutrients are available to the water. NHDES advises lake-goers to look out for green surface…

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States Issues Cyanobacteria Advisory for Lake Winona

States Issues Cyanobacteria Advisory for Lake Winona

A sample collected on the lake tested positive as a cyanobacteria bloom prompting the state to issue an advisory effective today. Advisories are issued when cyanobacterial cell concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/ml. The sample tested was 365,000 cells per milliliter. NHDES advises lake users to avoid contact with the water in areas experiencing elevated cyanobacteria cell conditions, also known as a bloom. NHDES also advises pet owners to keep their pets out of any waters that have a cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria…

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