2011 Lake Report Newsletter Available
The summer 2011 issue of The Lake Report is available. Important details about the June 25th Association meeting, lake updates and more included.
Lake Program to be Cut From N.H. House Budget
The decisions the New Hampshire Senate makes about the budget approved earlier this month by the House of Representatives will determine the fate of two programs important to the preservation and protection of state lakes, including Lake Winona. The Volunteer Lake Assessment Program and the Lakes Management and Protection Program are among five DES water quality monitoring and management programs that will end on June 30 if the House budget is adopted in its current form. Both programs are active…
DES Posts Final Decision on Lake Level
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.
2011 Lake Association Meeting Set for June 25
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.
Beautiful Night on Lake Winona
The ice has finally melted and we enjoyed our first high 70s day…spring is officially here.
Watershed Advisory Committee March 2 Meeting Minutes
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
More Snow Hits Winona
Just when we thought spring may be just around the corner, we get hit with more snow. At least 3-4 inches fell today.
New Home on West Shore Road
Resident Craig Wiesman’s new log home is a beautiful addition to the lake. Congratulations Craig!
Watershed Advisory Committee Feb 16 Minutes
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
Selectmen Miffed at DES Waukewan Request
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…