Chinese Mystery Snail – Kingston Lake Association

This summer a snail was turned in to our Lake Host on duty who sent pictures to Amy Smagula in Concord. The following was her response:

Yes, that looks like a Chinese mystery snail. At this time there is no management option available, other than hand picking them out to thin the population. We are not aware of any harmful impacts of these at this time.

Amy P. Smagula
Limnologist/Exotic Species Program Coordinator
Watershed Management Bureau
Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Services

Upcoming Events 2024

Our monthly meetings continue!
We invite you to join us the last Wednesday of the month at the Kingston Community Library at 7:00.

April 13, 2024, 9:30, Paddle Plunge at Camp Lincoln.

May 18, 2024 -State Park Clean Up, 9-12.

May 19, 2024 Dedication of the Life Jacket Station at the State Ramp.

June 8, 2024 – A biologist from the Loon Preservation Committee will paddle around the lake with KLA members. Public is invited.

June 26, 2024 – Annual Membership Meeting

Lake Host Program starts the weekend of July 4th and runs through Labor Day weekend.

July 28, 2024 – KLA Regatta at Camp Lincoln

Past Events:

The Annual 2023 Membership Meeting in the
Kingston Community Library, will be June 28, 2023. We will have a social time with refreshments from 7:00 – 7:30. There will be a 45-minute presentation and there will be time for your questions. This year’s speaker is Lisa Loosigian and her topic is “Soak Up the Rain”. This is a timely topic for our Grant project. There will be many concrete suggestions as to how you can make a difference in improving the water quality of Kingston Lake.

The Bruce Anderson Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Board Regatta is scheduled for Sunday July 30, 2023. This fun family event, named after its founder, continues to grow. The three–mile course is around the perimeter of the lake beginning at Camp Lincoln. Kayaks and PFDs are available at Camp Lincoln. Paddle board course will be around the island. Registration begins at 9:30 and the starting bell is at 10:30. Refreshments are available before and after the race. The registration fee is $5.00 per person. Prizes are awarded in several categories.

Kingston Days: September 8, 9, and 10, 2023, Stop by our table! We will be there for at least part of the time, more details to come.

Monthly meetings are held January through October at 7:00 in the Kingston Community Library. All are welcome!