New Milfoil Found on Big LakeJuly 22, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|6 Comments The boat basin at the Westward Shores marina is the latest location documented to contain variable milfoil. The chance discovery last week is a reminder that state and local officials need the help of lake residents and boaters to identify infestations so they can be treated before they spread.
Local Boat Ramps Get Lake Host StaffingJuly 11, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|0 Comments Lake Hosts will greeting boaters with milfoil prevention inspections all summer at local ramps thanks to the Tri-Town Lake Host Program, which has arranged for funding to ensure coverage through Labor Day.
Boat Decal Program Becomes LawJuly 9, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|1 Comment Boaters whose vessels are registered outside New Hampshire will now have to pay $20 annually to use state waters. Revenue generated from the sale of the $20 decals will go to the state's Lake Restoration and Preservation Fund. The decal law is the first major piece of legislation in a decade designed to increase state funding for milfoil control.
Alliance Lands Patagonia InternJune 17, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|0 CommentsLiz O'Donnell lives in Nevada but has strong ties to Danforth Pond, a place she says inspired her to seek a career at the activist outdoor clothing giant. For six weeks this summer, she'll be back on the lake to work with the Alliance.
Northgate Juggling Two Court Cases On Zoning Issues at its N.H. CampgroundsMay 30, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|0 CommentsWestward Shores' owner Northgate Resorts is currently in two state courtrooms over zoning issues at its New Hampshire campgrounds. In addition to the local class action lawsuit filed against it by Westward Shores campers in Carroll County Superior Court, the Michigan-based business's dispute with ...
