Lake Host Program Local Coordinator Training Manual 2021 - Brought to New Hampshire lakes and ponds by local groups and: NH Lakes
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2021 Lake Host Program Local Coordinator Training Manual Brought to New Hampshire lakes and ponds by local groups and: NH LAKES 17 Chenell Drive, Suite One Concord, NH 03301 603.226.0299 lakehost@nhlakes.org nhlakes.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the NH LAKES Coordinator Page 1 COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Page 2 COVID-19 Prevention Measure Flyer Page 4 Local Program Coordinator Position Description Page 5 Program Assistant Position Description Page 7 Lake Host Program Terms of Participation Page 8 Local Operations Page 13 Local Coordinator Agreement Page 14 Lake Host Program Infographic Page 16 Lake Host Program Summary Page 17 “Saves” by Waterbody Page 19 Infestation Distribution Map Page 21 Infestation Map Key Page 22 New Hampshire Aquatic Invasive Species Law Page 25 “Clean, Drain, & Dry” Procedure Page 27 10 Steps to Success and FAQ Page 28 Payroll Updates Page 40 Local Funding & Lake Host Charitable Giving Page 41 Excerpts from the 2021 Inspector Manual Inspector Position Description Page 44 Inspector Behavior Expectations Page 46 Inspector Safety Precautions Page 45 Conducting Boat Inspections Page 48 Boater Survey Instructions Page 53 Boater Survey Field App Page 54 Boater Survey Paper Form Page 55 Specimen Photo Submission Form Page 56 Lake Host Employee Timesheet Page 57 Required forms for Lake Host Program Volunteers Volunteer Information Form Page 58 Youth Parental Permission Form Page 59 Volunteer Time/Match Sheet Page 60
April 1, 2021 Hi Lake Host Team, Last year was a new and stressful experience for everyone. I admire how calm and collected you all remained last season despite the challenges—you rolled with the punches and made sure your lake was protected from invasive species! If you are a new coordinator this season, you likely still noticed that our lakes were not spared from the way the COVID-19 pandemic changed how the world worked. People striving to social distance, stay safe, and stay sane, sought respite in the fresh air and the clean water of New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes. Lake Hosts all across the state, at lakes both big and small, were busier than ever last summer balancing the task of protecting the lakes from aquatic invasive species while keeping themselves and the public safe. Courtesy boat inspections increased by 30% and some lakes doubled their inspections from previous seasons. It only takes one boat that hasn’t been properly clean, drained, or dried to introduce an invasive species and cause big ecological and economic problems for a lake. Last summer, Lake Hosts removed one hundred and seventeen suspicious plants and animals from boats, trailers, and recreational gear. Twenty-three of these were verified “saves” of invasive species that had just hitchhiked out of a lake or were about to be launched into a lake! This summer, as the Lake Host Program celebrates its 20th year of preventing the spread, we suspect that it will be another busy summer out on the lake. We know that you and your team will be working hard. While we would love to celebrate and we are planning something special to honor all of you—stay tuned! The staff at NH LAKES will do all that they can to make coordinating your Local Lake Host Program this summer successful. If you ever have any questions or problems I can be reached at kcosta@nhlakes.org and 603.226.0299. With sincere appreciation, Conservation Program Coordinator, NH LAKES 1
Lake Host Program COVID-19 Local Coordinator Safety Guidelines Updated: April 19, 2021 We greatly appreciate the hard work you undertake to coordinate the Lake Host Program in your community. It is important to keep you and the rest of our Lake Host team safe throughout the Lake Host season. Please take a minute to read through the following safety guidelines regarding COVID-19 and reach out to NH LAKES if you have any questions. Hiring, Materials, and Communication Considerations: ● Utilize over the phone or video conferencing software to communicate when physical distancing is not possible. NH LAKES has staff expertise and can assist you in the use of web-based communication programs. ● Keep a safe distance, a minimum of at least six feet, from Lake Hosts, boaters, and the general public, and avoid any in-person contact with Lake Hosts who are sick. Lake Hosts must not report to the ramp if they are sick. ● Lake Hosts will coordinate with NH LAKES directly to fill out hiring paperwork through a secure online digital portal. Lake Hosts who do not have access to a computer with reliable internet should contact NH LAKES directly to discuss alternative options. The Federal Form I-9 must be filled out in person this year and cannot be submitted through the employment portal. ● NH LAKES will provide a physical distancing-friendly self-service pickup station for Lake Host materials. These materials include shirts, hats, manuals, clipboards, pens, a small supply of cloth face masks and sanitizer for those in need, and an initial supply of boater surveys and timesheets. o Materials will be located in the foyer area of the NH LAKES office at 17 Chenell Drive, Suite One, in Concord. This pick-up area will be open Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call the NH LAKES office at (603) 226-0299 ahead of planning your trip to confirm that office staff is in the building. o Material pick-up forms will be provided and the pickup person must indicate what materials were taken and for which lake group. ● Local Coordinators should provide a local self-service pickup station for Lake Host employees to pick up materials and turn in paperwork. Physical distancing must be maintained between 2
Lake Hosts and the Local Coordinator or Program Assistant when the host has to turn in timesheets, match sheets, specimens, etc. ● Local groups may choose to provide cloth masks and hand sanitizer for their team. Please report any purchases or time spent on this as volunteer match so we can count it towards your grant match! Considerations for Lake Hosts at the Ramp: ● Lake Hosts, even those who have been vaccinated should follow all CDC and state guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19. o Lake Hosts are required to have a face mask with them at all times and should wear it if maintaining 6 ft. physical distancing is not possible or as dictated by a local ordinance. ▪ At this time the CDC does not recommend using face shields or goggles as a substitute for masks. The CDC states that most people with underlying medical conditions can and should wear cloth masks. ● Lake Hosts are required to fill out the COVID-19 Self-Screening Form before reporting to the ramp until notified otherwise by NH LAKES. This form may be filled out online or submitted via a paper form and submitted to local coordinators. Lake Hosts who suspect they are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, must not report to the ramp. ● Lake Hosts must maintain a safe distance of at least six feet to other Lake Hosts, boaters, and the general public. In the event that a ramp becomes too busy to follow safe distance guidelines, Lake Hosts should distance themselves from the situation until the ramp is less congested. The one page COVID-19 Prevention Measures Flyer outlines safety guidelines for inspectors at the ramp. The health and safety of Lake Hosts and other program personnel take precedence over a courtesy boat inspection. ● Lake Hosts are encouraged to wash their hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol while working. Lake Hosts should wash their hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds when they get home at the end of their shift. 3
COVID-19 Basic Infection Prevention Measures Updated: April 19, 2021 COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Lake Hosts, even those who have been vaccinated, should follow all CDC and state guidelines. By taking the following infection prevention measures, Lake Hosts conducting courtesy boat inspections will help prevent the spread of the virus while helping boaters prevent the spread of invasive species. Submit the self-screening form for COVID-19 symptoms before each shift. Seek medical advice and do not work or volunteer at the boat ramp if you answer “yes” to any of the screening questions. Practice physical distancing — maintain at least 6 feet between other Lake Hosts, boaters, and the public at all times. Do not pass out any materials (brochures or decals) to boaters or the public as this violates physical distancing measures. Avoid congested situations that may make keeping at least 6 feet physical distancing difficult. Sit in your vehicle, or temporarily leave the launch, if it becomes too crowded or if you notice someone who could be sick. Before sharing clipboards, pens, or other tools with other Lake Hosts, disinfect them first. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Clean and disinfect frequently used tools, equipment, and frequently touched surfaces (cell phones, tablets, pens, etc.) on a regular basis. Keep a mask with you at all times. Follow all CDC, state, and local guidelines. Wear a mask when physical distancing isn't possible or as dictated by a local ordinance. 4
2021 Lake Host Program Position Description Local Program Coordinator Updated: February 9, 2021 Position Summary: A well-functioning, professional, and effective Lake Host team requires a hardworking management team. Each organization accepted to participate in the Lake Host Program must provide one or two Local Program Coordinator(s) to supervise the group’s employees and volunteers and ensure that the group satisfactorily fulfills all program requirements. This is a volunteer unpaid position. The Program Coordinator(s) must be appointed by the local group’s board of directors or independently employed program manager. Essential Responsibilities: Hiring Process: ● Recruit and interview potential Lake Host Inspectors (employees and volunteers) to staff the ramps covered by your program. ● Forward information about hire recommendations to NH LAKES using the appropriate form, so that NH LAKES can coordinate the remote hiring process. ● NH LAKES recommends a responsible inspector be hired to also work as the Local Program Assistant. Training and Performance: ● Ensure all inspectors attend the appropriate training session before staffing the ramp. ● Utilize remote training sessions and online webinars for inspectors as needed throughout the season to ensure high-quality performance. NH LAKES holds the explicit right to terminate an employee or volunteer. ● Check-in with inspectors on a regular basis to ensure safety and quality performance, making sure to practice physical distancing guidelines. ● Contact NH LAKES to discuss employee or volunteer performance problems. Program Management: ● Provide inspectors with the supplies needed to do their job. These materials should be housed in a location that inspectors can access independently (such as a nearby lockbox). ● Determine the staffing schedule at the beginning of the season and share it with inspectors and NH LAKES. ● Ensure that all volunteers (Program Coordinator(s) included!) record hours, mileage, and out-of-pocket expenses on the required volunteer match timesheet. ● Maintain local records including paper OR digital copies of all employee and volunteer forms, timesheets, volunteer match sheets, etc., and boater data. ● Publicize the Lake Host program in the local group’s newsletter, local papers, and on social media. ● Submit the Program Evaluation (emailed to you) to NH LAKES by the requested deadline. 5
Role in Payroll: ● ON THE SUNDAY BEFORE THE PAY PERIOD ENDS: Provide a self-service way for employees to turn in timesheets. ● Verify and sign all employee timesheets. Scan and email timesheets to NH LAKES before 4:00 p.m. on “Payroll Monday.” Role in Data Management: ● All volunteer match information should be entered into the online volunteer match data entry platform or mailed to NH LAKES on “Payroll Monday.” If volunteers choose to physically turn in match information, establish a self-service method that allows physical distancing. ● Boater survey data must be entered into the Boater Survey Spreadsheet OR Field App provided by NH LAKES within two weeks of the end of the pay period. NH LAKES recommends that this duty be assigned to the Local Program Assistant. Role in Safety: ● Notify NH LAKES immediately of any safety issues, injuries, or concerns with boaters. ● NH LAKES has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. Compensation & Benefits: ● Lake Local Host Program Coordinator(s) are expected to contribute approximately 5 hours per week to program administration, ramp visits, and communications. ● The cash-equivalent of volunteer time is $27.20/hr. All volunteered time will be counted towards the local match requirement with the proper volunteer match documentation. ● This is a temporary, seasonal, volunteer position that does not include benefits. Organization Information: Founded in 1992, NH LAKES is a statewide, member-supported 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with the mission to keep New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future. NH LAKES works with partners to promote clean water policies, responsible use, and inspires the public to care for lakes. The Lake Host Program is a collaborative effort between NH LAKES, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and local partners for the prevention of aquatic invasive species spread in New Hampshire’s waterbodies. 6
2021 Lake Host Program Position Description Local Program Assistant Updated: February 9, 2021 Position Summary: A Local Program Assistant is an employee of NH LAKES who assists a local pond, lake, or watershed association or municipal committee with data management and administration of the Lake Host Program as determined by the Local Coordinator of the group participating in the Lake Host Program. Essential Responsibilities: • Ensuring all boater surveys and volunteer match sheets are completed and submitted properly. • Notifying the Local Program Coordinator or individual Lake Host Inspectors when improvements to data collection are needed. • Following protocols for collecting boater surveys, volunteer match, and entering data. • Perform related duties as assigned by the Local Coordinator and approved by NH LAKES. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Ideal Program Assistant: • is experienced as a Lake Host Inspector or will be an inspector this season; • has strong data entry skills or is willing to learn; • is able to work independently to accomplish tasks efficiently and on-time; • has a computer and strong internet connection (or willing to travel to use a computer at the local library); • is committed to checking email regularly; and, • is committed to providing data entry reporting to the local Program Coordinator and NH LAKES on a biweekly basis for the duration of the Lake Host season. • Minimum age: 18. Exceptionally mature and independent 16- and 17-year-olds may be considered. Salary and Benefits/Work Hours and Location: • This position is temporary/seasonal and the individual determines their lakeside site location preference. This position pays between $10 to $15/hour depending on experience. Start and end dates, hourly pay rates, and hours worked per week vary by site location. • This is a temporary, seasonal position that does not include health insurance benefits. If the Program Assistant is projected to earn more than $5,000, they may elect to participate in the NH LAKES retirement plan through which NH LAKES will match employee's contributions up to 3%. Organization Information: Founded in 1992, NH LAKES is a statewide, member-supported 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with the mission to keep New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future. NH LAKES works with partners to promote clean water policies, responsible use, and inspires the public to care for lakes. The Lake Host Program is a collaborative effort between NH LAKES, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and local partners for the prevention of aquatic invasive species spread in New Hampshire’s waterbodies. 7
2021 Lake Host Program Application Guidance & Terms of Participation NH LAKES is pleased to offer the Lake Host Program, an aquatic invasive species education and prevention program, for its 20th year! We invite local groups to apply for a payroll grant award to implement the program with NH LAKES Lake Host Inspector employees at boat ramps on lakes, ponds, and rivers throughout New Hampshire during summer 2021. Please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions, contact NH LAKES at 603.226.0299 or lakehost@nhlakes.org. Application & Award Notification Process Groups may complete the paper payroll grant application form but are encouraged to APPLY ONLINE. The online application provides a more user-friendly application experience, reduces error, and ensures a quicker review period. All application materials are posted at: nhlakes.org/2021-lake-host. How to Submit: Submit an ONLINE application or forward a completed paper application to NH LAKES by email to lakehost@nhlakes.org or by mail to 17 Chenell Drive, Suite One, Concord, NH 03301. Application Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021. Award Notification: Will arrive by email by Friday, April 30, 2021, pending approval by the New Hampshire Governor & Executive Council. Eligible Groups Groups eligible to receive a Lake Host Program payroll grant award include: lake, pond, river, and watershed associations (those with or without IRS tax-exempt status); conservation commissions; municipalities’ and, other organizations caring for a waterbody that is 10 acres or greater in size and has a boat access ramp open to the public. Groups applying to participate must support NH LAKES at the minimum $300 annual “Partner” level. Please click here to view the list of public boat access sites in New Hampshire. This resource will provide information for filling out the ramp name, ownership, and coordinates, as required in the application. 8
2021 Lake Host Program Application Guidance & Terms of Participation Payroll Grant Award Guidelines: Eligibility for New or Returning Groups If your group is RETURNING, your award eligibility is determined by the number of inspections performed, total ramps covered, and percent grant match in the previous season of participation. If your group is NEW to the Lake Host Program this season, or returning after taking a season off, you are eligible for a pre-set award level to get your group started or reactivated. Actual award amounts may be higher or lower depending on how many groups apply. Award Funding Level for First Time Program Participants (or those joining after a lapse): ● NEW/lapsed groups in 2021 = $1,000 Award Funding Eligibility for Returning Participants Based on Inspections: ● 1 – 100 inspections in 2020 = $1,000 ● 101 – 500 inspections in 2020 = $1,200 ● 501 – 1,000 inspections in 2020 = $1,400 ● 1,001 – 1,500 inspections in 2020 = $1,600 ● 1,501 – 2,000 inspections in 2020 = $1,800 ● 2,001 – 2,500 inspections in 2020 = $2,000 ● 2,501 – 3,000 inspections in 2020 = $2,200 ● 3,001 – 3,500 inspections in 2020 = $2,400 ● 3,501 – 4,000 inspections in 2020 = $2,600 ● 4,001 – 4,500 inspections in 2020 = $2,800 ● 4,501 – 5,000 inspections in 2020 = $3,000 ● 5,000+ inspections in 2020 = $3,200 For groups covering MORE THAN ONE RAMP: ● If your group covers more than one ramp, use the number of inspections from your highest performing ramp. Additional ramps covered by your group may qualify for $400/per ramp. Extenuating Circumstances? Group leadership transition, weather, and other extenuating circumstances can have a large impact on the number of inspections a group performs and percent grant match. Returning groups may petition NH LAKES to be considered for a higher grant bracket if their inspections or grant match from last season fell slightly short due to extenuating circumstances. If your group requests a higher grant bracket, please provide a detailed written explanation. 9
2021 Lake Host Program Application Guidance & Terms of Participation Payroll Grant Award Selection Criteria: Preference is provided to groups that: ● Propose local match in excess of the minimum 100% local match requirements. ● Propose to staff a high-use ramp or waterbody. ● Propose a program on a waterbody that contains an invasive species. ● Propose a program on a waterbody that is at high risk of infestation due to location, relationship, or physical characteristics. ● Remained in good standing in the previous season of participation, as follows: o completed all grant requirements; o submitted the end of season program evaluation; o submitted complete documentation in a timely and organized fashion; o maintained clear communication with NH LAKES; and, o met all financial obligations during the previous season. Please note: Evaluation criteria are dynamic and may include physical characteristics, amount of recreational use, proximity to infested lakes or rivers, and other factors associated with the waterbody. Terms of Participation Groups selected to receive a Lake Host Program payroll grant award will agree to the following: ● The group, as an organization, will be a member of NH LAKES at the minimum $300 annual “Partner” level - this will count toward the organization’s local match. ● The group will appoint a local Program Coordinator(s) capable of leading and fostering a well-functioning, professional, safe, and effective Lake Host Program. This individual ensures that the group complies with established guidelines, and serves as the primary liaison with NH LAKES. ● To review Program Coordinator Position Description, download it from the NH LAKES website at nhlakes.org/2021-lake-host. ● Refer to the program as “a program of NH LAKES” in partnership with the local group in all written and verbal communications. 10
2021 Lake Host Program Application Guidance & Terms of Participation Responsibilities of the local Program Coordinator(s) include, but are not limited to: ● Recruiting Lake Host Inspectors (employees and volunteers) and developing weekly ramp coverage schedules for inspectors. ● Ensuring all necessary employee and volunteer paperwork is properly completed and submitted to NH LAKES. ● Supervising assistants and inspectors, providing training as needed, and bringing personnel issues to the attention of NH LAKES. Note: Only NH LAKES may terminate an employee or volunteer. ● Verifying, approving, and signing off on employee time and submitting timesheets to NH LAKES every two weeks. ● Ensuring all paperwork and data are submitted to NH LAKES, as required. ● Tracking grant spending and volunteer match accrual, and ensuring local funding payments are submitted to NH LAKES on time for program participation and extended ramp coverage. ● Completing and submitting the end-of-season final evaluation provided online by NH LAKES. ● Note: Local Coordinator(s) determine the pay rate for Lake Host Program employees. A new pay scale for grant-funded payroll is being implemented in 2021. ○ Lake Host Program Inspectors may be paid $10 - $15/hour through grant funding. ○ The Local Program Assistant may be paid $10 - $15/hour through grant funding. ○ Lake Hosts can not be paid less than $10 per hour. Groups will provide additional funds to cover the hourly wages and statutory benefits of employees they wish to have paid at a higher hourly rate or additional hours provided through the grant award. NH LAKES is unable to advance funds to cover higher pay rates or additional hours. ● Provide the Lake Host Inspector (volunteer and employee) schedule to NH LAKES and notify, in advance, if there are any scheduling changes. Groups may use grant funds to pay staff from Monday, May 3, through Monday, September 6, 2021. Groups that wish to pay staff outside this date range must contact NH LAKES well in advance to make arrangements. ● Groups will contribute a minimum of 100% local match toward the payroll grant award and maintain proper documentation. The following counts as local match: ○ Local funding spent for a higher hourly rate or additional hours beyond what is provided through grant award. 11
2021 Lake Host Program Application Guidance & Terms of Participation ○ ALL volunteer time (valued at the national rate), including time spent coordinating the program by phone, email, or in person, time spent driving to or from the ramp, time spent at training, etc. ○ Any out-of-pocket expenses for the program including additional uniforms, postage, chairs for Lake Hosts, ramp supplies, volunteer mileage (valued at the federal rate), etc. ○ Proper documentation must be submitted to NH LAKES for ALL local match contributions in order to be counted for your group. Paper or digital forms are available. NH LAKES will: ● Review all grant applications and make award determinations based on standardized criteria. ● Execute a letter of agreement with each participating local organization and provide access to all required administrative forms for Lake Host Program employees and volunteers. ● Hire employees based primarily on the recommendation of the local Program Coordinator. Note: NH LAKES reserves the right to refuse any individual for employee or volunteer relationship that does not appear to be qualified. ● Pay employees for hours worked (with proper documentation and verification), provide statutory benefits (Medicare, Social Security, State Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance), and manage all payroll and IRS reporting requirements. ● Provide employees who will earn more than $5,000 this season the option to participate in the NH LAKES retirement plan. ● Provide up to four complimentary sets of program materials for Lake Host Inspectors consisting of a uniform (t-shirt and hat), tote bag, pen, clipboard, and a starting amount of necessary paperwork. One complimentary A-frame “Lake Host on Duty” ramp sign will also be provided to each group. Note: Local groups may purchase additional uniform pieces and ramp signs as needed at the expense of the local group. ● Provide formal training and training manuals for program participants. ● Provide training on how to fill-out and use all forms and use the data entry platform. ● Provide on-going technical support and assistance to program participants, as needed, during the ramp-staffing season. ● Provide the local group with a final activity report with basic data analysis at the end of the season. 12
Lake Host Program Operations January: • Contact your municipality to request matching funds for the upcoming Lake Hosting season! February: • Look for, fill out, and submit the payroll grant application to NH LAKES. • NH LAKES posts the Payroll Grant Application by mid-month. March: • Determine staffing needs and specific pay rates for paid inspectors. • Call last season’s inspectors about their availability for the summer. • NH LAKES reviews grant proposals and updates program materials. April: • Post “Help Wanted” ads on websites like Facebook, Craigslist, and Indeed. • Begin interviewing potential paid and volunteer inspectors to fill vacancies. • Watch for notification of grant award, necessary forms, and training dates. • Forward all hiring information and volunteer paperwork to NH LAKES, and create a schedule for the season. • NH LAKES notifies groups of their payroll grant award by the end of the month. May: • Sign all Lake Hosts (and yourself!) up for NH LAKES online training and pick up uniforms and materials in Concord. • Send in additional local funding for Lake Host payroll if applicable. • NH LAKES invoices groups for additional local funding, reviews employment paperwork and provides official hiring letters, and trains Lake Host Inspectors, Program Assistants, and Local Coordinators. June, July, August: • The Lake Host Program is in full swing! Inspectors are actively working at the ramp, collecting surveys, and protecting the lake! The 4th of July weekend increases boat traffic at the lake! Make sure to have coverage. • Visit the boat launch often to check on inspector safety and performance and to re-stock materials. Provide additional training to inspectors, as needed, to improve performance. Consider bringing cold water or ice cream to your inspectors on hot or busy days—gestures like these boost morale and keep inspectors happy! • Do not forget to track your volunteer match: volunteer time, mileage, and out-of-pocket expenses. September: • Boat traffic will start to slow down during non-holiday times and school-aged inspectors will be heading back to class. Labor Day weekend increases boat traffic at the lake! Make sure to have coverage. • Now is the time to boost volunteer coverage at the ramp if your group’s grant match is looking a little low! October: • Do something nice for your volunteers at the end of the season. Write thank-you notes or host a BBQ to thank them for their hard work and support all season, and encourage them to volunteer again next season! • Complete the Lake Host Program End of Season Survey sent out by NH LAKES. • NH LAKES sends out the End of Season Survey and sends out Final Activity Reports to all groups. 13
2021 Lake Host Program Local Coordinator Agreement Please review, sign, and return to NH LAKES before you begin the season. These policies ensure the fair and consistent treatment of all NH LAKES employees and volunteers to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect, non-discrimination, and trust, based on clear lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability. None of the policies or guidelines give rise to contractual rights or obligations and are subject to modification by NH LAKES at any time. I, _________________________________, have been appointed by my board of directors/supervisor (Printed Full Name of Individual) to serve as the local Program Coordinator for the NH LAKES Lake HostProgram with ______________________________________________________. (Printed Full Name of Local Participating Group) I UNDERSTAND THAT: ● This position requires a time commitment of approximately five hours per week during the duration of the program in order to ensure my local organization, NH LAKES, boaters, and our lakes get the maximum possible benefit out of the Lake Host Program. ● My role is to ensure that all aspects of our local program run smoothly, including: administrative work; employee and volunteer recruitment, training, and oversight; communications with my organization’s leadership team and NH LAKES; and, ensuring our group abides by and fulfills all program policies and requirements as laid out in the 2021 Terms of Participation. ● If an in-person meeting takes place with employees or volunteers for interviewing, training, or performance assessment purposes, physical distancing will be practiced and face masks worn. One-on-one meetings should never occur inside of a private residence. Utilizing phone or video conferencing is encouraged. ● Our group should use the Lake Host employee and volunteer recruitment guidelines (provided by NH LAKES) to select qualified candidates and to not inadvertently ask improper or illegal interview questions. ● It is NH LAKES' policy that my group provides employees and volunteers with a self-service system to access program materials and to turn in paperwork. This system should not require the employee or volunteer to enter a private residence. ● I will regularly visit all Lake Host Inspectors at the access site to: evaluate performance and offer respectful and constructive feedback and retraining; restock supplies; and, evaluate access site conditions to ensure safe working conditions. ● I will notify NH LAKES immediately of any safety issues and or injuries incurred by any volunteer or employee while on duty. 14
● Maintaining regular communications with NH LAKES regarding volunteer and employee performance not meeting program expectations will ultimately benefit the individual, my group, NH LAKES, and visiting boaters. I may be asked by NH LAKES to help develop and oversee performance improvement plans for employees or volunteers. Only NH LAKES may terminate an employee or volunteer relationship with the Lake Host Program. ● NH LAKES employs a zero-tolerance policy with regard to harassment or violence of any type, regardless of position or rank within the organization. I will inform NH LAKES immediately of any such complaints (including any harassment of employees or volunteers by boaters or other visitors to the access site). NH LAKES will take all complaints seriously, investigate complaints promptly, and all investigations and outcomes will be kept confidential to the maximum extent possible. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Program Local Coordinator Date ________________________________________________________________________________________ Group Leader/Chair Date 15
LAKE HOST PROGRAM 2002 - 2020 Summary & Accomplishments COURTESY BOAT INSPECTIONS INVASIVE SPECIES 150,000 REMOVED 125,000 1,030,125 1,635 inspection 'saves' at 55 100,000 conducted! waterbodies over 19 years Inspections 75,000 50,000 ction s Fanwort 813 in spe 43 ! 25,000 2 6 1,8 ewide 1, t sta 0 Variable Milfoil 651 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20 Year PARTICIPATION Eurasian Milfoil 96 Boat Ramps Covered 2002 45 European Naiad 20 2020 94 Chinese Mystery Lake Host Inspectors Snail 22 2002 161 2020 598 Water Chestnut 16 PROGRAM FUNDING OVERALL (2002 - 2020) Curly Leaf 15 state % 30.2 State Grants Pondweed Federal Funds $3.7 Million HL &N 6.9 l era % tion % fed Foundations & NH LAKES 2.1 $831K nda fou $12 $248K Zebra Mussel 1 Million Total Local Groups, Municipalities & Individuals $7.3 Million Donations and in-kind volunteer Common Reed 1 labor and expenses 60.8 l a % Loc Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species in New Hampshire for 19 years - one boat and boater at a time! 16
Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention Program Annual Summary 2002-2020 The goal of the NH LAKES AIS Spread Prevention Program is to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive aquatic plants and animals in New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds through public outreach. Trained Lake Hosts are placed at boat launch sites to: • Educate all visitors about aquatic invasive species and distribute education materials, and complete a brief survey on boating habits. • Offer courtesy boat and trailer inspections of all vessels, arriving and departing from the ramp, and show boaters where to look for hitchhiking aquatic invasive plants and animals. • Encourage boaters to self-inspect and use the “Clean, Drain & Dry” method each time they use their boat, trailer, and gear. • Safely remove and dispose of all plant, animals, and other debris • Collect samples of “hitchhiking” plants or animals removed from vessels, and send to the exotic species lab at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for identification. NH LAKES works with boat access site owners and local partners to upgrade sites with a variety of approaches, tools, and technologies to help boaters to take action to prevent the spread of invasive species. Program Need: Aquatic invasive species infestations make recreation in and on lakes, ponds, and rivers dangerous and unpleasant. Invasive aquatic plants and animals spread by hitchhiking on boats, trailers, and recreational gear that has not been properly cleaned, drained, and dried. Impacts of infestations are far reaching; they disrupt the ecological balance, reduce shoreline property values, impact aesthetic and recreational uses, and are difficult and expensive to control once they infest a waterbody. Funding Background: In 2002, NH LAKES received a two-year federal grant to design a comprehensive aquatic invasive plant education and prevention program to staff public boat ramps with trained educators. In 2003, a portion of New Hampshire boat registration fees went into a grant program to fund exotic plant prevention and research activities and a grant program administered by NHDES. Three-quarters of the NHDES grant is available to support annual education and prevention activities, such as the Lake Host program. In 2019, NH LAKES worked closely with Marine Patrol to advocate for a boat decal bill for visiting out-of-state boaters, to help increase the prevention and education fund, and increase the management of existing infestations. NH LAKES has deployed the first waterless watercraft cleaning unit in the Northeast, visiting public boat ramps throughout the state helping boaters prevent the spread of invasive species. 17
NH LAKES Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevent Program Summary 2002-2020 (as of 12/18/20) Lakes Foundation with Invasive & NH Paid Volunteer Lake Ramps Inspections Species Federal State LAKES Local Year Groups Hosts Hosts Hosts Staffed Conducted Removed Funds Funds Funds Funds TOTAL 2002 38 102 59 37 45 15,878 9 $260,100 $37,155 $297,255 2003 46 149 167 45 59 26,583 7 $10,000 $165,000 $112,382 $287,382 2004 51 190 216 50 61 31,629 17 $85,300 $150,000 $151,238 $386,538 2005 56 175 318 56 61 34,878 54 $35,000 $185,000 $200,756 $420,756 2006 57 204 353 56 66 34,860 54 $117,000 $185,000 $183,179 $485,179 2007 68 221 429 64 83 44,183 157 $117,000 $185,000 $292,017 $594,017 2008 70 240 470 70 88 55,924 224 $89,206 $161,000 $334,061 $584,267 2009 71 236 420 71 86 53,796 297 $89,206 $123,333 $4,000 $341,535 $558,074 2010 74 230 517 74 90 64,661 268 $0 $133,367 $22,000 $393,273 $548,640 2011 73 219 475 74 92 68,429 39 $0 $169,000 $23,000 $404,751 $596,751 2012 77 238 500 78 100 77,261 137 $0 $200,000 $14,500 $486,455 $700,955 2013 81 247 500 82 103 77,806 153 $0 $210,000 $18,259 $494,248 $722,507 2014 80 258 500 82 102 83,663 58 $0 $230,000 $22,500 $503,170 $755,670 2015 80 285 507 82 103 92,184 48 $0 $226,500 $24,000 $517,227 $767,727 2016 82 264 545 83 104 89,960 28 $0 $252,000 $24,000 $526,251 $802,251 2017 80 271 400 81 101 94,222 22 $20,177 $261,000 $27,000 $546,193 $854,370 2018 80 301 431 80 97 86,813 26 $5,845 $254,000 $13,913 $594,440 $868,198 2019 80 278 330 80 104 96,914 14 $2,543 $280,000 $39,757 $609,987 $932,286 2020 75 283 315 75 94 132,199 23 $0 $280,000 $18,043 $643,162 $941,205 Total 1,261,843 1,635 831,377 3,650,200 250,972 7,371,480 12,104,028 Lake Hosts (paid and volunteer) successfully find and remove aquatic invasive species Chinese Mystery Common Curly Leaf Eurasian European Variable Water Zebra Year Snail Reed Pondweed Milfoil Naiad Fanwort Milfoil Chestnut Mussels TOTAL 2002 2 7 9 2003 2 3 2 7 2004 1 5 1 10 17 2005 7 1 43 3 54 2006 7 7 40 54 2007 1 1 4 65 86 157 2008 5 168 50 1 224 2009 4 4 240 48 1 297 2010 1 6 18 170 72 1 268 2011 1 9 12 17 39 2012 1 10 73 52 1 137 2013 3 2 6 51 90 1 153 2014 1 1 12 1 3 37 3 58 2015 6 3 3 5 31 48 2016 1 1 10 15 1 28 2017 1 1 18 1 1 22 2018 1 3 2 19 1 26 2019 1 6 5 2 14 2020 8 3 1 2 9 23 Total 22 1 15 96 20 813 651 16 1 1635 18
Invasive Species ‘SAVES’ by Waterbody ’Saves’ – The following aquatic invasive species were removed before entering or leaving a waterbody as a result of the Lake Host Program during the year(s) indicated: • Beaver Lake (Derry): Fanwort (2008, 2009), • Harrisville Pond (Harrisville): Chinese Mystery Variable milfoil (2008, 2011), Eurasian milfoil Snail (2019) (2012) • Highland Lake (Stoddard): Eurasian milfoil (2005), • Bow Lake (Northwood): Variable milfoil Variable milfoil (2015) (2003, 2005), Eurasian milfoil (2005, 2009), Fanwort (2015), Milfoil species (2014) • Island Pond (Stoddard): Variable milfoil (2013) • Canaan Lake (Canaan): Chinese mystery snail • Jenness Pond (Northwood): Variable milfoil (2005) (2020) • Lake Francis (Pittsburg): Variable milfoil (2014) • Clough Pond (Loudon): Variable milfoil (2005) • Lake Massabesic (Auburn): Fanwort • Connecticut River (Hinsdale): Eurasian milfoil (2013), Variable milfoil (2012, 2014) (2010), European naiad (2010) • Lake Monomonac (Rindge): Eurasian milfoil • Conway Lake (Conway): Variable milfoil (2011, (2004, 2017), Curly-leaf pondweed (2004), 2020), Eurasian milfoil (2014, 2019) Variable milfoil (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014) • Crescent Lake (Acworth): Eurasian milfoil (2003, 2012), Fanwort (2003), Variable • Lake Opechee (Laconia): Water chestnut milfoil (2020) (2016, 2017) • Crystal Lake (Enfield): Water chestnut (2005), • Lake Ossipee (Ossipee): Eurasian milfoil Eurasian milfoil (2010, 2019) (2010), Variable milfoil (2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2020) • Deering Reservoir (Deering): Eurasian milfoil • Lake Potanipo (Brookline): Fanwort (2010), (2013), Variable milfoil (2014, 2019) Variable milfoil (2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, • Dublin Lake (Dublin): Eurasian milfoil (2016) 2018) • Eastman Lake (Grantham): Eurasian milfoil (2010, • Lake Sunapee (Sunapee): Eurasian milfoil 2018) (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2020), • First Connecticut Lake (Pittsburg): Variable milfoil Variable milfoil (2007), Fanwort (2016, 2020), (2014) Zebra mussel (2017) • Gilmore Pond (Jaffrey): Water chestnut • Lake Waukewan (Meredith): Eurasian (2005), Fanwort (2016) milfoil (2003), Variable milfoil (2007, • Goose Pond (Canaan): Eurasian milfoil (2007), 2008), Water chestnut (2018) Variable milfoil (2009) • Lake Wentworth (Wolfeboro): Variable • Granite Lake (Nelson/Stoddard): Curly-leaf milfoil (2008) pondweed (2009, 2011), Eurasian milfoil (2011, • Lake Wicwas (Meredith): Variable milfoil (2010) 2013), Variable milfoil (2011 • Lake Winnipesaukee: Fanwort (2003, 2007), • Grafton Pond (Grafton): Eurasian milfoil (2019) Variable milfoil (2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, • Great East Lake (Wakefield): Eurasian milfoil 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, (2006, 2008), Fanwort (2010, 2020), Variable 2018, 2019), Eurasian milfoil (2012) milfoil (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2020) 19
Invasive Species ‘SAVES’ by Waterbody • Lake Winnisquam (Laconia): Variable milfoil • Pleasant Pond (Francestown): Curly-leaf (2008, 2015, 2016, 2017) pondweed (2009), Eurasian milfoil (2006), • Little Lake Sunapee (New London): Variable Variable milfoil (2011, 2013, 2014) milfoil (2011), Curly-leaf pondweed (2015), • Pow Wow Pond (Kingston): Chinese mystery Eurasian Milfoil (2020) snail (2013), Variable milfoil (2013, 2015) • Lovell Lake (Wakefield): Variable milfoil • Robinson Pond (Hudson): Chinese mystery snail (2006, 2007, 2013, 2018) (2013, 2017, 2020), European naiad (2020), • Merrymeeting Lake (New Durham): Fanwort (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, Variable milfoil (2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018), Variable 2014, 2015, 2018),Water Chestnut (2012) milfoil (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, • Mirror Lake (Tuftonboro): Chinese mystery 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, snail (2014) 2018), Eurasian milfoil (2012) • Newfound Lake (Bristol): Curly-leaf pondweed • Silver Lake (Madison): Variable milfoil (2002, (2015), Eurasian milfoil (2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2004, 2006, 2018), Water chestnut (2019) 2014, 2015), Fanwort (2003, 2006, 2013), • Silver Lake (Harrisville): Variable milfoil (2018, Variable milfoil (2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2020) 2014, 2015), Water Chestnut (2009, 2010), Water • Lake Skatutakee (Harrisville): Eurasian milfoil naiad (2014) (2005) • Northwood Lake (Northwood): Curly-leaf • Spofford Lake (Chesterfield): Eurasian pondweed (2007), Eurasian milfoil (2007), milfoil (2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2013), Variable milfoil (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, Variable milfoil (2011) 2016, 2017) • Squam Lake (Holderness): Chinese mystery • Nubanusit Lake (Nelson/Hancock): Curly- snail (2015), Curly-leaf pondweed (2009), leaf pondweed (2009), Eurasian milfoil Eurasian milfoil (2007), Fanwort (2013) (2002, 2004), Variable milfoil (2007, 2008) • Suncook Lake (Barnstead): Variable milfoil • Ottarnic Pond (Hudson): Chinese mystery snail (2009, 2013) (2015), Curly-leaf pondweed (2013), Fanwort • Swanzey Lake (Swanzey): Variable milfoil (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, (2011), Eurasian milfoil (2012), Water 2015, 2016), Variable milfoil (2006, 2007, 2010, chestnut (2014) 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) • Thorndike Pond (Jaffrey): Variable milfoil (2015) • Pawtuckaway Lake (Nottingham): Common reed • Webster Lake (Franklin): Eurasian milfoil (2007), Curly leaf pondweed (2010, 2013, 2014), (2011, 2012, 2014), Fanwort (2010), Eurasian milfoil (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, Variable milfoil (2009), Curly-leaf pondweed 2015, 2018, 2019), Fanwort (2009, 2011), (2012), Chinese mystery snail (2018) Variable milfoil (2007, 2008. 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Water chestnut (2008, 2014, 2019) • Pleasant Lake (Deerfield): Eurasian milfoil (2011), Variable milfoil (2004, 2007, 2013, 2016) 20
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation in New Hampshire Legend AIS Infestations Type a [ X Asian clam Brazilian elodea Curly-leaf pondweed Ü Clarksville Pittsburg ! . Atkinson & Gilmanton Stewartstown + $ Eurasian milfoil Eurasian milfoil, European naiad, Didymo, curly-leaf pondweed, water chestnut Dixs Grant Second College " Colebrook Dixville _ ^ European naiad Columbia Wentworths Location # Fanwort Ervings Location ! Variable milfoil Millsfield Errol a [ Variable milfoil, Asian clam Odell Stratford 1 $ Variable milfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed Dummer Cambridge " Variable milfoil, Eurasian milfoil, fanwort, water chestnut, European naiad, curly-leaf pondweed Variable milfoil, European naiad Stark [ ! Northumberland Milan Variable milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed # * Variable milfoil, fanwort Kilkenny Success Berlin Variable milfoil, fanwort, Eurasian milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, European naiad Lancaster / " Town_Boundaries_polygons Jefferson Randolph Gorham Shelburne State_Boundary Dalton Whitefield Littleton Low & BurbanksMartins Location 0 12.5 25 50 Miles Monroe Carroll Greens Grant Beans Purchase Thompson & Meserve Lyman Bethlehem Crawfords Purchase Pinkham's Grant Lisbon Sugar Hill Beans Grant Cutts Grant Bath Franconia Sargents Purchase Jackson Landaff Chatham Hart's Location Easton Hadleys Purchase Bartlett Haverhill Lincoln Benton Livermore Hales Location Conway Woodstock Piermont Albany Warren Waterville Valley Thornton Orford Ellsworth Madison Eaton 74 Wentworth Tamworth 46 3 Sandwich +Lyme $ Rumney Campton Freedom ! ! Dorchester 42 Holderness 2 Groton Plymouth 41 Moultonborough ! Effingham Hanover Ashland !! Center Harbor Ossipee 45 Hebron Canaan Tuftonboro Bridgewater 9 Orange 62 64 Meredith 1 ! 51 78 Lebanon + $ Alexandria Bristol Enfield New Hampton ! ! ! ! Laconia !! Wakefield 5 4 Grafton Wolfeboro Plainfield Gilford 57 Brookfield Grantham Danbury Hill Sanbornton !! + $ Springfield 6 Middleton 80 Cornish 67 86 38Belmont Alton 55 10 Croydon . ! Wilmot Andover $$ 1 Franklin Tilton ! 1 47 ! New Durham Milton ! _ ^ New London Northfield Gilmanton 66 71 Sunapee ! 54 ! 11 ! 1258 Claremont Salisbury !! ! Newport Farmington 39 Canterbury Barnstead Sutton 5979 Loudon 85 Boscawen ! ! 29 Unity Goshen Newbury ! 50 Webster ! 72 PittsfieldRochester 30 a [ Strafford " Charlestown ! 1 $Chichester90 17 73 Somersworth !36 Concord Bradford! Warner Acworth Lempster 32 60 15 ! ! ! [Northwood Barrington Rollinsford Epsom 16 Washington ! 13!! Hopkinton ! 77Pembroke Dover Langdon Henniker ! 14 Madbury Hillsborough ! AllenstownDeerfield Marlow Bow Nottingham Lee Durham 44 Alstead 49 Windsor Dunbarton Newington Stoddard Weare New Castle Deering! ! Hooksett Newmarket 69 Antrim Candia Epping Portsmouth 18 Walpole Gilsum Goffstown Greenland Raymond 56 65 Surry Sullivan Francestown 34 Brentwood Stratham !! Rye Nelson 75 Bennington 48 Auburn Chester Fremont Manchester # * Westmoreland Hancock !! ! New Boston 78 ExeterNorth Hampton Keene Roxbury Harrisville X 19 7087 84Sandown Hampton Falls Hampton Danville 89 Kensington Greenfield Bedford 83 ! # * !a [! Kingston 68 Lyndeborough Mont Vernon Derry 20 a [ Chesterfield Marlborough Dublin Peterborough Amherst 43Londonderry [ ^ Seabrook Hampstead Newton South Hampton a _ 25 Swanzey Merrimack 76 35 Temple ! 2381 Litchfield Windham 22 Plaistow 26 Wilton Atkinson Troy Jaffrey # 52 Sharon 28 27 2163 ! Milford ! Map prepared by NH DES 61 ^#! Hinsdale ! ! Winchester !! 53 24 ! 33 37 Salem # * a [ _ Exotic Species Program 88 # * New Ipswich Rindge 31 GreenvilleMason Richmond Fitzwilliam Hudson Hollis ! !" " / 82 Pelham Updated March 2021 ! Brookline Nashua a [ a [ Numbers correspond to separate key which lists waterbody 21 name and town.
New Hampshire Waterbodies Infested with Aquatic Invasive Species (Updated March 2021) (Note: This listing does not include the Chinese Mystery Snail, which is documented in several waterbodies statewide.) Map Waterbody (TOWN) AC BE BN CLP EM EN FW VM WC # 1 Winnipesaukee Lake (ALL TOWNS) x 2 Lees Pond (MOULTONBOROUGH) x 3 Ossipee Lake (Broad Bay) (FREEDOM) x 4 Opechee Lake (LACONIA ) x 5 Winnisquam Lake (MEREDITH/BELMONT) x 6 Silver Lake (TILTON) x x 7 Crescent Lake (WOLFEBORO) x 8 Wentworth Lake (WOLFEBORO) x 9 Mascoma Lake (ENFIELD) x 10 Sunrise Lake (MIDDLETON) x 11 Locke Lake (BARNSTEAD) x 12 Suncook Lakes (BARNSTEAD) x 13 St Paul's School Pond (CONCORD) x 14 Little Turkey Pond (CONCORD) x 15 Big Turkey Pond (CONCORD) x 16 Bixby Pond (EPSOM) x 17 Northwood Lake (NORTHWOOD) x x 18 Massabesic Lake (AUBURN) x x 19 Phillips Pond (SANDOWN) x x 20 Big Island Pond (DERRY) x x 21 Arlington Mill Reservoir (SALEM) x 22 Cobbetts Pond (WINDHAM) x x 23 Captain Pond (SALEM) x 24 Flints Pond (HOLLIS) x 25 Cheshire Pond (JAFFREY) x 26 Contoocook Lake (JAFFREY) x 27 Pearly Pond (RINDGE) x 28 Forest Lake (WINCHESTER) x 29 Connecticut River (CHARLESTOWN) x x x x 30 Massasecum Lake (BRADFORD) x 31 Monomonac Lake (RINDGE) x 32 Hopkinton Lake/Dam (HOPKINTON) x 33 Nashua River (NASHUA) x x x x x x 34 Powder Mill Pond (HANCOCK) x 35 Ashuelot River (WINCHESTER) x 36 Little Suncook River (EPSOM/NORTHWOOD) x 37 Mine Falls Pond (NASHUA) x x x x x 38 Winnipesaukee River (TILTON) x x 39 Cocheco River (ROCHESTER) x 40 Robinson Pond (HUDSON) x x 41 Squam River (ASHLAND) x 42 Squam Lakes (HOLDERNESS/ASHLAND) x 22
New Hampshire Waterbodies Infested with Aquatic Invasive Species (Updated March 2021) (Note: This listing does not include the Chinese Mystery Snail, which is documented in several waterbodies statewide.) Map Waterbody (TOWN) AC BE BN CLP EM EN FW VM WC # 43 Horseshoe Pond (MERRIMACK) x 44 Gorham Pond (DUNBARTON) x 45 Belleau Lake (WAKEFIELD) x 46 Danforth Pond (FREEDOM) x 47 Rocky Pond (GILMANTON) x 48 Nutts Pond (MANCHESTER) x 49 Contoocook River (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) x 50 Turtle Pond (CONCORD) x 51 Balch Lake (WAKEFIELD) x 52 Melendy Pond (BROOKLINE) x 53 Potanipo Lake (BROOKLINE) x 54 Brindle Pond (BARNSTEAD) x 55 Jones Pond (Stumpfield Pond) (NEW DURHAM) x 56 Scobie Pond/Haunted Lake (FRANCESTOWN) x 57 Mountain Pond (BROOKFIELD) x 58 Barnstead Parade Pond/Suncook (BARNSTEAD/ PITTSFIELD) x 59 Merrimack River (MULTIPLE TOWNS) x x 60 Kimball Pond (HOPKINTON) x 61 Ottarnic Pond (HUDSON) x x 62 Pemigewasset River (SANBORNTON) x 63 Wilson Lake (SALEM) x 64 Lake Pemigewasset (MEREDITH) x 65 Piscataquog River (GOFFSTOWN) x 66 Halfmoon Pond (BARNSTEAD) x 67 Rockybound Pond (CROYDON) x 68 Powwow Pond (KINGSTON) x 69 Glen Lake (GOFFSTOWN) x 70 Long Pond (DANVILLE) x 71 Spaulding Pond (MILTON) x 72 Upper Goodwin Pond (CONCORD) x 73 Willand Pond (DOVER) x 74 Post Pond (LYME) x 75 Otter Pond (GREENFIELD) x 76 Naticook Lake (MERRIMACK) x 77 Turee Pond (BOW) x 78 Pine Island Pond (MANCHESTER) x 79 Oxbow Lake (CANTERBURY) x 80 Northeast Pond (MILTON) x 81 Milville Lake (SALEM) x 82 Long Pond (PELHAM) x 83 Wash Pond (SANDOWN) x 84 Beaver Lake (DERRY) x x 23
New Hampshire Waterbodies Infested with Aquatic Invasive Species (Updated March 2021) (Note: This listing does not include the Chinese Mystery Snail, which is documented in several waterbodies statewide.) Map Waterbody (TOWN) AC BE BN CLP EM EN FW VM WC # 85 Crooked Pond (LOUDON) x 86 Chance Pond Brook (FRANKLIN) x 87 Great Pond (KINGSTON) x 88 Little Island Pond (PELHAM) x 89 Country Pond (NEWTON) x 90 Deer Meadow Pond (CHICHESTER/EPSOM) 1 TOTAL = 7 1 1 6 6 6 9 75 2 Code Species Name AC Asian Clam BE Brazilian Elodea BN Brittle Naiad CLP Curly-leaf Pondweed EM Eurasian Milfoil EN European Naiad FW Fanwort VM Variable Milfoil WC Water Chestnut 24
What Are New Hampshire’s Aquatic Invasive Species Laws? The purpose of the Lake Host Program is to educate boaters and offer courtesy boat inspections. Lake Host Inspectors are not enforcers and do not “report” boaters who refuse an inspection or do not comply with the law. All recreational boaters are required to: ● Clean off all mud, plants, animals, and debris from their boat, trailer, and equipment. ● Drain motors, bilges, live wells, ballast tanks, storage compartments, and gear. ● Open/remove all drain plugs and drain all compartments and gear (where runoff won’t flow back into the water) before leaving the ramp and leave open while trailering (i.e while driving down the road). ● Use available tools at access sites on boats, trailers, and gear to prevent the spread of invasive species. ● Out-of-State motorized boaters are required to purchase and display the annual $20 Aquatic Invasive Species Decal. NH RSA 487:16-a Exotic Aquatic Weed Prohibition No exotic aquatic weeds shall be offered for sale, distributed, sold, imported, purchased, propagated, transported, or introduced in the state. NH RSA 487:16-b Exotic Aquatic Weed Penalties It shall be unlawful to offer for sale, distribute, sell, import, purchase, propagate, negligently transport, or introduce exotic aquatic weeds into New Hampshire waterbodies. Any person engaging in such an activity shall be guilty of a violation. NH RSA 487:16-c Transport of Aquatic Plants or Exotic Aquatic Weeds On Outside of Boats, Vehicles, and Equipment No person shall negligently transport any aquatic plants or plant parts or exotic aquatic weed or weed parts to or from any New Hampshire waters on the outside of a vehicle, boat, ski craft as defined in RSA 270:73, trailer, or other equipment. NH RSA 487:16-d Draining of Water Conveyances ● When leaving waters of the state, a person shall drain his or her boat and other water-related equipment that holds water, including live wells and bilges. ● Drain plugs, bailers, valves, or other devices used to control the draining of water from ballast tanks, bilges, and live wells shall be removed or opened while transporting boats and other water-related equipment, if the vessel is so equipped. 25
What Are New Hampshire’s Aquatic Invasive Species Laws? NH RSA 487:16-e Use of Best Available Technology at Public Boat Access Sites ● Public boat access facility owners such as state agencies and municipalities, may provide various technologies including, but not limited to, garden hoses, cleaning tools or units, and decontamination units at their access sites for the purposes of cleaning, draining, drying, or decontaminating boats, trailers, and aquatic gear in order to prevent the spread of aquatic exotic invasive species. ● Prior to entering and after exiting the waterbody through a boat access facility, boaters using public boat access facilities shall use the clean, drain, dry, or decontamination technology made available at that site when such technology is available, without cost, and not otherwise restricting access to the public waterbody. NH RSA 487:16-f Penalties Any person who violates RSA 487:16-c through 487:16-e shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $250 for any subsequent offense. The authority to enforce these sections shall extend to all peace officers in the state of New Hampshire. NH RSA 487:43 Aquatic Invasive Species Decal ● No person shall operate a powerboat registered in another state on New Hampshire public waters without displaying a New Hampshire aquatic invasive species decal from the department of environmental services. ● A decal shall be purchased from the department for $20. The revenue from each decal shall be distributed to the lake restoration and preservation fund established in RSA 487:25 in the same proportions as the addition to the boat fee under RSA 487:25, I. RSA 207:14 Prohibited Species – Importation, Possession, and Release No person shall import, possess, sell, exhibit, or release any live marine species or wildlife, or the eggs or progeny thereof, without first obtaining a permit from the New Hampshire Fish and Game DepartmentExecutive Director. No person shall be issued a permit to import (Fis 803.03 & Fis 803.04(b)), possess (Fis 804.03,) or release (Fis 805.01) designated prohibited wildlife. 26
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