Hello LSC. 

The LSCA is currently seeking dedicated and reliable folks to work as Greeters on Lake St. Catherine as part of the Vermont Public Access Greeter Program.

About the LSCA's Greeter Program:

Our Greeter Program is very important to the health of Lake St. Catherine. Our Greeters have been trained to identify aquatic invasive species (AIS) - like spiny waterflea, asian clams, water chestnut, starry stonewort and zebra mussels (and many others) - to stop them from entering LSC at the boat launch in Wells and the State Park in Poultney. They also educate boaters about the importance of looking for these invasives on their boat or trailer so they are not spread to LSC or another lake. Each year, they do a fantastic job checking vessels and educating the lake community on the dangers of invasive species for Lake St. Catherine. They are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day - working on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They also cover holidays and fishing tournaments.

Greeters earn $20 per hour.

If you are interested in being a paid Greeter as part of this program, please reach out to us at info@lakestcatherine.org.

Additional details about the Greeter position:

Boat Access Greeter Duties

• Approaching and interacting with boaters
• Inspecting watercraft
• Identifying and handling suspicious specimens
• Collecting and reporting data
• Distributing educational material on aquatic invasive species

Annual Greeter Program Training

All Vermont Public Access Greeters and Coordinators are required to attend annual Greeter Program Trainings. The trainings include up-to-date information about the program and professional development techniques. Some of the topics include:

• Aquatic invasive species biology, threats to Vermont, and the importance of spread prevention
• Access area rules and regulations, invasive species laws
• Tips on delivering invasive species messages and interacting with the public
• How to inspect watercraft and data collection methods

> In-person training will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Wells Town Hall beginning at 10 AM. 

For more info on the Greeter Program: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/aquatic-invasives/spread-prevention/vermont-public-access-greeter-program