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A Message from the Loon Preservation Committee

A Message from the Loon Preservation Committee

Greetings lakes region loon watchers! The Loon Preservation Committee field season officially began this week. My name is Lindsay Moulton and I am returning as the lakes region field biologist for the summer. I am very excited to be back for another season! This is my second season with the Loon Preservation Committee. As I said, I am very excited to be back. I enjoyed the work so much last year, and am ready for another eventful season! I’m looking…

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Making a Second Home Look Lived In

Making a Second Home Look Lived In

The following points are condensed from various articles and police reports about best practices. Enlist support of neighbors. Provide emergency notification phone numbers to your closest year-round neighbors. Make sure that your information with the LWIA is accurate. Let Nora Foster (norafoster1@lakewinonanh.org) know if there have been changes to the information in the Lake Winona Owner Contact Book. Neighbors also might occasionally park in your driveway during your absence to create a presence, and let you know if any packages arrive….

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2017 Summer Meeting Set for June 24

2017 Summer Meeting Set for June 24

The Lake Winona Improvement Association (LWIA) summer meeting will be held Saturday, June 24 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, muffins, and chairs will be provided. The proposed meeting agenda, presented by our new board members, will include: Meet and greet new owners (if you’re new to the lake, please join us) Review LWIA budget & vote on 2017 fund appropriations…

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Winona Lake Host Program Kicks Off June 3

Winona Lake Host Program Kicks Off June 3

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…

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Ice Out on Winona

Ice Out on Winona

Today was our official 2017 ice out date; similar to prior ice out dates and a just a few days behind Winnipesaukee’s April 16 ice out. Just a few days prior, the lake still had a layer of ice over most of the water, but a few high 70 degree 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…

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New ‘Clean & Drain’ Law Effective January 1, 2017

New ‘Clean & Drain’ Law Effective January 1, 2017

The new ‘Clean & Drain’ law, initiated by NH Lakes, went into effect on January 1, 2017. Now all recreational boaters are essentially required to: Clean off all hitchhiking fragments of plants, animals, and debris on the outside of vessel before leaving a launch (this applies to invasive and native species) Drain their  boats before leaving the ramp (this includes paddle craft and non-motorized boats, too) Open/remove drain plugs while trailering (if the vessel is equipped with drain plugs). Draining…

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Mosquito Bridge NHDOT Public Meeting to Be Held Sept 23

Mosquito Bridge NHDOT Public Meeting to Be Held Sept 23

Since the last NHDOT public meeting on June 8, 2016, in Center Harbor, members of the Snake River/Mosquito Bridge Preservation Committee have worked closely and diligently throughout the summer with town officials, State Representative Valerie Fraser and NHDOT to develop a repair plan for Mosquito Bridge that is in keeping with our residents’ wishes. All parties agree that great progress is being made in revising NHDOT’s repair plan for the bridge. Please join us for the next meeting: NHDOT PUBLIC MEETING…

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4 Tips to Keep Your Septic System From Failing

4 Tips to Keep Your Septic System From Failing

You wouldn’t skip routine maintenance on an expensive car. Nor should you ignore the upkeep on your septic system. Keep in mind that a septic system costs less than $400 to pump but $12,000 or more to replace and can affect the resale of your property.