Temporary Boat Ramp Closure at Downing's Landing (Lake Winnipesaukee)

The Downing’s Landing public boat access facility in Alton, NH, will be closing for two days to allow for the installation of a temporary floating dock to replace the degraded courtesy docks at the boat ramp. The two-day effort will occur in the period May 15 through May 18, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, please check NH Fish and Game’s Statewide Public Boat Access Program’s web page at www.fishnh.com/access/index.php for schedule updates.

During the installation, the entire facility will be closed to the public to ensure a safe and effective work site. The ramp will be closed and there will be no opportunity to launch or retrieve motorized boats, sail boats, canoes, kayaks, or other self- propelled watercraft during this time period. The parking area for the ramp will be closed to the public and there will be no fishing from the shore.

NH Fish and Game’s Statewide Public Boat Access Program is funded through boat registration fees, which are combined as match dollars with federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration funds to facilitate boat access opportunities in the state. Fish and Game’s Facilities Construction and Lands Division acquires land for public water access sites, refurbishes existing sites, and builds new public boat access areas. For more information on boating access locations in New Hampshire, visit www.fishnh.com/access/access-sites.php.

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/newsroom/news.html?news=942

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