Tricia, Kay, Wendy and Don created a condensed version of the LWIA Owners Guide to leave for guests and renters so they are advised of our general rules. We’ll create a more durable laminated version shortly which will be available after mud season. In the meantime you can download copies from the below links: Cover Letter Guest Information
A member on Winona Road received the below from NH Electric Co-op. There is some concern as to how it will impact the residents, their land and the lake. To contact them to discuss the impact please call their Member Solutions line at 1-800-698-2007 or email them at solutions@nhec.com. At this time it is unclear as to the timing nor whose properties it will affect. As we get updates we’ll provide more information. The generic page on the NH Electric…
On 9/25 Gov. Sununu issued a proclamation prohibiting open fires and smoking in and near NH woodlands due to drought conditions. We should all be very careful as the fire danger is high right now. If you would like to read the proclamation you can access it here. We’ll keep you posted as we get updates. A check on this with the state indicates this was lifter on 10/22/20. The press release is here.
There are two new publications on the site, sourced from the DES with lots of information about lake management. Both are under the “Protect Your lake” page of the site.
A large number of household detergents and cleaning agents contain components called phosphates, which have been known to cause environmental hazards. The most controversial uses involve dish-washing and laundry detergents, and some states have imposed restrictions or bans on their use. Negative Impact Phosphates carry into waste systems and are hard to break down by septic systems. As they seep into groundwater, they are later carried into streams, lakes and rivers, they increase algae growth and subsequently decrease the oxygen…
Join us August 1st for a cookout and concert at the NH Music Festival! We will have a cookout at Jay Buckley’s home, 156 West Shore Road. Cocktails at 5:00, chicken BBQ at 6:00, depart to Plymouth for the concert at 7:00. Tickets are $42, less if we get a group of 10. Jay will buy the tickets and distribute them at the cookout. Call Jay at 603-707-4117 to RSVP. Bring what you want to drink, and something to share….
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…