The loon family has been seen in all areas of the lake. They don’t know it is a busy holiday week so we need to watch for them! Please remind all your guests and renters that loons are a protected species and we need to stay 150 feet away. Thanks for spreading the word!
This article was originally published by Thomas Caldwell on June 19, 2019, in the Laconia Daily Sun. Controlling milfoil in New Hampshire waters has been a concern since it first appeared here in the 1960s, but the methods of dealing with the invasive plant have become more sophisticated as scientists have learned more about its life cycle. Milfoil management has become so complex that residents and businesses around Paugus Bay in Laconia decided there should be a coordinated approach, and…
We will finally kick off our Lake Winona Lake Host Program this Saturday, June 22. Due to a lack of interest among lake owners in volunteering and difficulty finding paid hosts (we are paying $11 an hour if you know someone interested) we will have spotty coverage on weekends when we have the most drop ins at our ramp. Both Lake Waukewan and Lake Wicwas are struggling to keep consistent coverage at their ramps this year, too; some area lakes…
The Lake Winona Improvement Association (LWIA) summer meeting will be held Saturday, June 22 at 9 am. Jeanne Chute (900 Winona Rd) has once again graciously offered her wonderful yard and stunning views of the lake for our meeting. Coffee, snacks and chairs will be provided. The proposed meeting agenda will include: Meet and greet new owners (if you’re new to the lake, please join us) Review LWIA budget & vote on 2019 fund appropriations Announce board positions and accept…
Today was our official 2019 ice out date; similar to prior ice out dates and a just one day behind Winnipesaukee’s April 24 ice out. Just a few days prior, the lake still had large sections of ice over most of the water, but a few high temp days did the trick. Ice-Out records in New Hampshire have been kept since 1887 as a way to keep track of when both commercial and passenger transportation lanes became usable in the…
Our loon chick was at Avian Haven for rehab and met a friend there who had an injured eye. The Heminways were able to visit them and had a tour of Avian Have on Friday, September 28. The two loons spent their time on Pea Porridge Pond in Madison, NH until Saturday, September 29. The release went just fine on Saturday, and was predictably over almost as soon as it began. The day was bright and sunny, and our favorite Searsport,…
Minutes of the August 11, 2018 meeting are available and were emailed to members. Given that financial information and resident names and contact information are noted in the meeting minutes they are not posted to the website. If you would like a copy, please contact Katie Hedberg. The Water Quality Report was updated after the meeting with corrected information about the milfoil that was found in the past on Lake Waukewan. No milfoil has been found on Lake Waukewan in…
Highlights from the June 23,2018 meeting. Please go to the Protect Your Lake link to see the 2017 Lake Winona Water Quality Report. The Beaver Study Group reports that the “Beaver Deceiver” they built in the fall seems to be working. This allows water to flow under the dam in a way that does not disturb the beavers, so they do not block it up. The Lake Host Program is up and running. The Nominating Committee has volunteers for the…
The Lake Winona Improvement Association (LWIA) summer meeting will be held Saturday, June 23 at 9 am. Jeanne Chute (900 Winona Rd) has once again graciously offered her wonderful yard and stunning views of the lake for our meeting. Coffee, donuts and chairs will be provided. The proposed meeting agenda will include: Meet and greet new owners (if you’re new to the lake, please join us) Review LWIA budget & vote on 2018 fund appropriations Distribution of new owner contact books…
It’s a rainy day in New Hampshire and the ice out is a few days away, but there are sure signs of spring!