Lake Host Program

Clean water, happy wildlife, and stable property values depend on a healthy lake, free of invasive species. The NH LAKES Lake Host Program is the first line of defense in keeping our lakes free of invasive plants and animals.

Since 2002, MLA has supported the NH LAKES Lake Host Program to aid in controlling the spread of invasive aquatic species. Lake Host workers, both paid and volunteer, are stationed at the
two launch ramps to educate boaters about invasive species. They check boats entering and leaving the lake for milfoil and other invasive plants. They encourage boaters to “Clean, Drain,
and Dry”—the best strategy to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Our inspectors only perform courtesy inspections with the boater’s permission and are not “enforcers” of local or state ordinances or law.

On Mascoma Lake we staff both boat ramps on Friday afternoon, and all-day Saturday and Sunday with paid Lake Hosts. Come and meet our Lake Hosts at the ramps in their iconic Lake Host uniform—a royal blue t-shirt and a big smile!

We rely on volunteers to staff our ramps during the week. We are always looking for volunteers and appreciate any time you are able to contribute.

Visit the NH Lakes website at: https://nhlakes.org/ for more information about the state program.

Tricia Barr is out lake host coordinator. If you are interested in becoming a lake host, or if you have any questions about the program, please reach out to tricia at 603-252-6142 or pjobarr.barr@gmail.com.