Environment & Science
After $800,000 Treatment in Spring, Cyanobacteria Back on Lake Kanasatka, and Others
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Lake Kanasatka now has its first cyanobacteria watch issued for 2024 after the lake association has taken efforts to fight the problem.
Business & Economy
Carbon Credit Co. Offers To Expand Headwaters’ Logging; Group Seeks More Time To Consider Impact
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A carbon credit company that owns the tip of the state has increased its plans for logging the 146,872-acre Connecticut Lakes Headwaters tract for the next 10 years, but an advisory committee who claim that is still lower than previous cuts wants more time to consider the document and its potential impacts to the economy.
Environment & Science
Form of Cyanobacteria, Gloeotrichia Causes Multiple Lake Winnipesaukee Warnings
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The state Department of Environmental Services reports a form of cyanobacteria known as gloeotrichia which presents as blobs floating up and down in the water column, are the primary concern on the Big Lake while other water bodies are having some form of cyanobacteria warnings or watches including Lake Wentworth in Wolfeboro and Pool Pond in Rindge.
Environment & Science
One Unidentified Adult Died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus: NH DHHS
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The last reported human EEEV infection in New Hampshire was in 2014, when DHHS identified three human infections, including two fatalities.
Environment & Science
State Reports Progress on Trails in Pittsburg After Torrential Summer Storms
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Ravaged by summer’s torrential rains, progress is coming to the state’s valued trails in the Great North Woods which are crucial to tourism here.
Environment & Science
Lake Host Saves Conway Lake from Invasive Zebra Mussels
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A $300,000 state contract to protect New Hampshire lakes from the spread of invasive species this summer has resulted in a “save” of Conway Lake from an invasive species.
Environment & Science
Cyanobacteria Is Back in Three Lake Winnipesaukee Locations
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There are three new cyanobacteria warnings or watches up for Lake Winnipesaukee this week in Tuftonboro, Alton and Wolfeboro.
Business & Economy
Newfound Lake To Get $2.2M Conservation Center To Focus on Lake Health
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Newfound Lake Region Association is about to break ground on a $2.2 million Conservation Center here at the Grey Rocks Conservation Area which will promote lake health education and environmental literacy.
Business & Economy
Transmission Projects Costing Billions Flow Directly to Ratepayers’ Bills
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Federal, regional and local electric industry officials and regulators failed to do their duties to ensure fair and reasonable electric rates, a lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court claims.