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Rising Concern Over Milfoil Prompts Lake to Pay for a Lake Host Program

Rising Concern Over Milfoil Prompts Lake to Pay for a Lake Host Program

The NH DES has identified 14 exotic aquatic plants that are prohibited in New Hampshire due to their abilities to choke surface waters, harm native vegetation and wildlife, impact recreation, and lower property values. Thankfully, Lake Winona has not been infiltrated by an exotic species. But heightened alarm by owners over variable milfoil has prompted the Lake Winona Improvement Association to take action and pay to put a Lake Host program in place. Nearby, Lake Waukewan, Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Opechee,…

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Big Turnout for 2014 Kayak & Canoe Race

Big Turnout for 2014 Kayak & Canoe Race

The Kayak & Canoe Race, held on August 16, was a huge success and a showdown between the Islanders and the Anchorage. Racers met at Ted & Donna Saia’s dock on West Shore Rd. The race course was a true race around Thunder Island and racers of all ages gave it their all. Race Age Group 1st Place 2nd Place Kayak Race 10 & Under Wilson Clough Aiden Ellis 11 – 16 Emerson Rondinone Lilly Clough 17+ Ned Scarletta Gary…

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The Good, Bad & Ugly of Water Quality

The Good, Bad & Ugly of Water Quality

The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association will be presenting a free seminar on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Meredith Community Center. Sara Steiner, NHDES VLAP Coordinator, is the guest speaker on LAKE WATER QUALITY: GOOD, BAD AND UGLY. She will discuss what water quality means for the future of NH lakes. What are different factors that may or may not affect lake health? Learn how to understand water quality data. What are the historical…

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2014 Summer Social & Potluck to be Held August 16

2014 Summer Social & Potluck to be Held August 16

The LWIA’s Summer Social and Potluck lunch will be held on Saturday, August 16, at noon. The Anchorage Lodge has graciously offered their location for the event, which will allow us to host the event rain or shine. We’ll eat at 12:15, then review a few business matters at 1:30 pm. Burgers (beef and veggie), hot dogs, water and lemonade are being provided by the Association. Owners are asked to bring a dish to share and lawn chairs. Volunteers are…

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2014 Fishing Derby & Kayak/Canoe Race Set for Aug 16

2014 Fishing Derby & Kayak/Canoe Race Set for Aug 16

This free event is open to Lake Winona residents & their families only Fishing Derby Time: 9 am-3 pm (Final weigh in at 3:00 pm) Where: Lake Winona. Weigh in and awards at Lorna Fenenbock’s beach – 31 Anchorage Road – Come by car or boat! Awards: Ribbons for all participants. Award certificates for 1st and 2nd place fish weight for each species in each age category. If there is a tie for weight, length will be used as the second criteria. Fishing Derby…

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New Hampton Nature-Fitness Trail Nearing Completion

New Hampton Nature-Fitness Trail Nearing Completion

Over 1 mile of fitness trails and 20 fitness stations are nearing completion in New Hampton along the Pemigewasset River. Some finish work is still in progress and signage will be installed at each fitness station. The trail will be leveled and ledge pack will be installed across the main trail. The trails can be accessed from the New Hampton Public Safety building parking lot, just off Route 104. Click here to view a PDF of the trails. Volunteers are…

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Group Night to NH Music Festival Aug 2

Group Night to NH Music Festival Aug 2

A group night to the NH Music Festival is planned for Saturday, August 2, 2013 Festival Program Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila Conus: Violin Concerto in E Minor Yulia Iglinova Milstein, violin Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64 Tickets are $19 each Join Jay Buckley (156 West Shore) for a BBQ chicken cookout @ 5:30 PM Bring a dish to share and BYOB Depart for the concert at 7:30 Concert starts at 8:00 at the Silver Center…

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Free Weed Watcher Training Sessions – August 16

Free Weed Watcher Training Sessions – August 16

Consider becoming a “Weed Watcher” and help protect our lakes from exotic species infestation. This free training is being hosted on August 16 from 9-11 AM at the home of Janan Hays of the Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association. For info and sign up, call 603-279-4944 or email jhays [at] northstarnh.com.