Established to promote the conservation of the quality of the environment of the area in the watershed of Lake Kanasatka, including the conservation of the natural resources of the land, water, marshland, woodland and open spaces, as well as the plant and animal life therein, and the protection of the water quality of Lake Kanasatka and its tributaries against pollution.
Get Involved with LKWA in 2025!
As we bask in the success of a successful alum treatment in the spring of 2024, Lake Kanasatka is still at risk for future cyanobacteria blooms, if we don’t fully curtail stormwater runoff from entering the lake. There is more work to be done, and we could use your help.
LKWA is completely made up of volunteers, and we would be delighted to have you join our ranks. Be it for an hour, an afternoon, all summer long, year-round, remotely, or at the lake, we value and appreciate any time you can give, in addition to your annual dues payment.
Volunteering with LKWA is a great way to give back to our lake community while meeting neighbors and making new friends! See opportunities to be involved in LKWA below:
Membership and Outreach Committee
Responsible for emailing out dues reminders, assisting the Treasurer at the Annual Meeting of the Association, delivering information packets to new homeowners, meeting with road associations to answer questions and share association news/upcoming events, planning community social events, and enhancing communication and connectivity amongst the Lake Kanasatka community. Contact Peg Devine or Ryan Lovlien at [email protected].
Boots on the Ground
Not for the faint of heart, this group of hardy individuals can be found working on properties all around the lake helping to deter stormwater runoff from reaching Lake Kanasatka. Digging, shoveling, grading, lifting, and carrying heavy loads are all a part of this important job as LKWA continues to remediate stormwater runoff around the lake. Contact Kevin at [email protected].
Water Quality
This team is out on the lake every other week throughout the boating season, checking water clarity, recording temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles from water surface to lake bottom, collecting water samples for UNH lab testing, and checking for signs of cyanobacteria and more. This team also accompanies UNH personnel out on the water when needed. Contact Lisa Hutchinson at [email protected].
Other Opportunities
- Do you enjoy talking with folks about the importance of creating and maintaining a lake-friendly property? Would you be willing to help facilitate a workshop for this purpose, in the spring or early summer? Knowledge of “LakeSmart” and/or “Soak Up the Rain” experience would be a plus, but not a requirement. If interested, send an email to [email protected].
- Interested in an LKWA Board Director’s position? Please send an email indicating your interest and qualifications to [email protected].
- Are you willing to be an extra pair of hands as needed for any short-term project or activity in the coming year? Send an email to Chris Wallace at [email protected].
Our sincere thanks to all our past and current volunteers—LKWA’s accomplishments have been many over the past few years, in large part due to your commitment and energy!
