DES posted their final decision on the lake level yesterday. It calls for Waukewan to be at 540′ and a draw down to 538.5′ after Columbus Day. The plan depends very heavily on quick and aggressive reaction by the dam operators to rain events in order to maintain this level. Whether or not this is a reasonable expectation, time will tell. Here is the full report: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dam/documents/2011-waukewan.pdf.
The first lake resident meeting will be help on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 10 AM. Jean Chute is once again graciously providing her home for the meeting. Agenda items include: update on interim lake level decision; motion to update association bylaws; lake water quality testing; skiing/tubing law review (a representative from Marine Patrol will attend); and new business items from residents.
The ice has finally melted and we enjoyed our first high 70s day…spring is officially here.
The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee met on March 2, 2011. Here is the link to those meeting minutes. Next meeting is April 6, 9 AM in the Town Annex. http://meredithnh.org/pdfdocs/wwa/min/2011/03/WWAC030211MeetingMinutes.pdf
Just when we thought spring may be just around the corner, we get hit with more snow. At least 3-4 inches fell today.
Resident Craig Wiesman’s new log home is a beautiful addition to the lake. Congratulations Craig!
The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee met on February 16, 2011. Here is the link to those meeting minutes. Next meeting is March 2, 9 AM in the Town Annex. http://meredithnh.org/pdfdocs/wwa/min/2011/02/WWAC021611MeetingMinutesAPPROVED.pdf
By BEA LEWIS, Citizen.com Original article reposted from Citizen.com Selectmen are angry with the state Department of Environmental Services following what they eye as an 11th hour request by the agency for the town’s “formal opinion” concerning the level of Lake Waukewan. Town Manager Phil Warren advised selectmen that in his mind the town shouldn’t have an opinion as it took a hands-off approach after DES, “made it clear they run the lake.” The agency held two lengthy public hearings…
The Fosters (Anchorage Rd) took these shots of their boys walking along the beaver dam, which cuts across the Snake River.