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!
Many of you may not know this, but this year was the LWIA’s 70th anniversary. Since its humble start by a group of owners on West Shore Road in 1947, the LWIA has been a formal steward for: Preserving the water quality and the land’s natural beauty; Promoting the safe, courteous and sensible use of the water; Encouraging friendly relations among members through social activities Upholding the LWIA’s mission is the role of its board of directors. Over the years,…
Avoid blowing grass clippings or raking leaves into the lake. These actions can contribute phosphorous to our lake and lead to nuisance algal and plant growth. See how to prevent phosphorous from getting into Lake Winona. Take one last boat excursion to check for potential invasive species. NH LAKES Lake Host Program has made 20 ‘saves’ this season alone – preventing aquatic invasive species from entering or exiting a waterbody. Learn what to do if you think you spot an exotic…
Two committees were approved at our meeting on Saturday. We are looking for volunteers for the new Nominating Committee (Althea Dunscombe, Chair) and the new Study Group to investigate the beaver issue (Don Thibeault, Chair). For more information, please contact the Chair of the committee or Katie Hedberg at kate.hedberg@gmail.com.
A few reminders: Please remember to RSVP by August 8 to Nora Foster at 677-6281 or norafoster1 [at] gmail.com to let her know you’re coming (we need a head count for grilled items) and what dish you’re bringing (to ensure we don’t get too many of the same thing). See earlier posting for more detail. The Annual Paddle Races will be heading off the Epstein’s dock. See previous posting for details. The minutes from our June Meeting and the revised By-Laws are…