We will kick off our Lake Winona Lake Host Program Saturday, June 3. Last year, thanks to the efforts of paid and volunteer Lake Hosts, 68 complimentary boat and watercraft inspections were conducted at Lake Winona’s boat launch. Statewide, the NH Lake Host program conducted a total of 88,906 courtesy boat inspections and made 28 ‘saves’ of aquatic invasive species by 803 Lake Hosts staffing 104 boat ramps statewide!

For Lake Winona, the Lake Host program is a critical “line of defense” to ensure our lake remains free of aquatic invasive species, particularly milfoil, which has taken hold in Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake making those areas inaccessible to boats and swimmers.

Volunteers Needed

We need more volunteer Lake Hosts. Volunteers work a 2-hour shift on either Saturday or Sunday, between 8 AM and 4 PM. These volunteer hours count towards our local match requirement for the $1,400 grant we received this year to cover paid Lake Hosts. Volunteer Lake Hosts, both new and returning, are required to attend a DES led training or a local training, which Nora will host on June 3 at 10 AM. Please contact Nora directly if you would like to volunteer.

We Need Paid Lake Hosts

We have two paid Lake Host positions available for the summer. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Nora at 603-677-6281. Mature 16 and 17-year-olds may apply. Download the PDF flyer for details.