LAKE KANASATKA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Loon Center, Moultonborough, New Hampshire

President Bill Smith called the meeting to order at 10 AM. He recognized two recent presidents: Rachel Brooker, Office Manager for the Loon Center, who welcomed the group to the Loon Center and encouraged personal support of the Loon Center. She asked for volunteers in the office or in the shop one day a week. The Loon Preservation Committee Dinner will be August 17th at Geneva Point Center. There is also a loon raffle in process.

The next past president recognized was Kevin Kelly and his wife, Sandy. Also recognized was Jane Fairchild who organized the Boat Parade on July 4th. Twenty boats participated. There were several new members present at the meeting.

Bill Smith recognized John Scudder, Vice President, and Barbara Lauterwasser, Secretary.

Minutes of the August 2001 meeting were approved.

The Treasurer, Bob Brennan, reported there is one Life Member, Dick Goodwin.

Current paid up dues previous to 7/20 were 12 and as of the 7/20 meeting there were 21 for a total of 33.

Balance on hand:  $3472.12 
Contributions:  $742.00       Water Testing program 

$200.00       Lakes Region Conservation Trust 

$262.30       Supplies and Newsletter 

$65.00       Septic system for August meeting 

$32.00       Postmaster 

A letter was received from the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for two contributions this year, as well as a letter from the New Hampshire Lakes Association.

Contributions proposed for this year: 

$50      Loon Center for use of hall
$100      To the Loon Center
$100      NHLA
$100      LRCT

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the contributions.

Bill Smith commented on the long standing Water Monitoring program on the lake which is two fold. LKWA members test the water weekly and the state tests it yearly. The 2001 yearly report is available showing the lake is still clean. At present Herb Lauterwasser is doing water testing and Doug Whitley and John McCrea will be starting presently.

As yet there is not a Publicity chairperson. The August picnic style meeting will be Saturday, August 17th at Vonhurst Beach starting at 11 AM. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided and people may bring salads.

Hal Richards has offfered a canned loon for auction at the August meeting.

Bill Smith gave brief descriptions of the associations which we help support. The NHLA deals with bills presented to the legislature. The LRCT has procured another section of Red Hill called the Wiggin property. At present 2400 acres on Red Hill are protected. The Castle in the Clouds acquisition of 5,288 acres is in the final stages. The agreement is final and $3,200,000 has been paid with two remaining payments to be met.

The topic of ongoing activity at the west end of the lake was discussed - the area of Sibley Road and Kanasatka Road. Jordan Prouty and Paul Schmidt contacted the state DES asking for help from the enforcement agency. Jordan Prouty passed around a letter he had written for members to sign supporting enforcement of environmental legislation to protect the lake at this west end area.

Bill Smith introduced the speaker, Amy Smagula, from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Shepresented slides showing pictures of plants harmful to the lakes. She said 55 lakes in New Hampshire are infested but Lake Kanasatka so far is free of any growth. The variable millfoil can grow an inch in a day and there are no natural predators to help deter growth. Early detection can ward off lake infestation.

The Weed Watcher program is effective and she urged people to sign up. She can be contacted at : asmagula@des.state.nh.us  271-2248

Bill Smith thanked members of the Hospitality Committee for the pre-meeting refreshments.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Lauterwasser

Secretary