Invasive Species Prevention

LSPA prevents the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into Lake Sunapee through two different programs: the Lake Host Program, which is a collaboration with NH LAKES, and the Invasive Watch Program.

Lake Host

The Lake Host Program prevents the spread of aquatic invasive species into Lake Sunapee. There are five boat launches on Lake Sunapee which are monitored by Lake Hosts over the boating season.

Invasive Watch

Over 50 LSPA volunteers monitor the shoreline of Lake Sunapee to keep watch for any aquatic invasive plants or animals, ensuring they are removed before spreading throughout the lake.

In addition to the programs above, LSPA formed an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Committee whose purpose is to actively look for ways to effectively prevent invasive species from spreading into Lake Sunapee.