Each season, the Lake St. Catherine Association staffs the boat launch with "Greeters". These representatives of the LSCA play a very important part in keeping invasive species of plants and fish out of the lake.
We are currently looking to add to our monitoring staff for the 2017 season.
Our boat launch greeter duties include:
- Approaching and interacting with boaters
- Inspecting watercraft
- Identifying and handling suspicious specimens
- Collecting and reporting data
- Distributing educational material on aquatic invasive species
To be a LSCA boat launch greeter, you need to:
- Attend the Vermont DEC training on Saturday, May 13th from 9AM - 1PM at the Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St, Castleton
- Be available to work Saturdays and Sundays, 8AM - 5PM, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, including the Fridays and Mondays around Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Your working days will be scheduled
- Be outgoing, friendly and comfortable interacting with the public
At the DEC training class, you will learn about:
- aquatic invasive species biology, threats to Vermont, and the importance of spread prevention
- aquatic invasive species identification
- access area rules and regulations, baitfish regulations, and invasive species laws
- tips on delivering invasive species messages and interacting with the public
Greeters will be paid $15 per hour, including a paid lunch hour. Supervisors have the potential to make more for their increased responsibilities.
If you are interested in becoming a LSCA Boat Launch Greeter, please email us at: info@lakestcatherine.org.
