New Hampshire waterbodies, including Kolelemook Lake, are under attack from invading aquatic invasive species. Plants like variable milfoil and animals like zebra mussels cause serious problems in waterbodies. Not only do they crowd out native plants and animals, they affect people by fouling boating, swimming and fishing areas, and reducing shoreline property values and tourism.

To combat this threat, Kolelemook Lake Protective Association (KLPA) has participated in the NH Lakes Lake Host Program.

Annually KLPA applies for a program grant in support of this effort.  From the outset of the program we have consistently been successful in obtaining grant funds which require matching funds and in-kind volunteer participation. A Lake Host is hired by New Hampshire Lakes in cooperation with KLPA and provides Lake Host coverage for Kolelemook Lake on most weekends from Memorial day to Labor Day.  Lake Hosts carry out volunteer inspections of incoming and outgoing Kayaks, Motorboats and other vessels to check for invasive plants or animals and the owners knowledge and compliance with the programs CLEAN DRAIN and DRY principals.

KLPA members are encouraged to volunteer for Lake Hosting duty.  All volunteer hours count for in-kind credit towards KLPA's required grant match. 

Training for Lake Host duty can be accomplished online at NHLakes.org and by qualified members of KLPA.  Contact KLPA at KolelemookLake@gmail.com for information.