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,…