This summer, InDepthNH.org is taking a deep dive into water quality issues facing the state’s almost 1,000 water bodies and what is being done to protect their health.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
Possible Cyanobacteria Legislation Contemplated by ‘Lake Champion’
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MOULTONBOROUGH – While all is calm and crystal clear on Lake Kanasatka Monday, one of its summer lake residents is a lawmaker who is busy planning for new bills to take on toxic cyanobacteria blooms across the state if re-elected.
Environment & Science
New Cyanobacteria and Fecal Bacteria Listings Issued in NH After Recent Storms
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Recent storms may have churned up some unwanted water problems on the state’s water bodies this week with 15 posted for either cyanobacteria or fecal bacteria as of Friday afternoon.
Business & Economy
Opponents of Dock Approval on Ossipee Lake Confront State Officials
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Lakefront property owners and residents made it clear at a public meeting Friday they do not like the state Department of Environmental Services process for approving docks and were told that it would require a legislative fix in the law.
Environment & Science
Lake Folks Learned Sununu Vetoed Fertilizer Bill at Packed Meeting on Cyanobacteria
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Lakefront residents concerned about cyanobacteria packed the Moultonborough Town Library Wednesday night and were told Gov. Chris Sununu has just vetoed a bill that sought to regulate the use of certain fertilizers on lawn turf.
Business & Economy
UNH Stormwater Center Gets Grant to Find Solutions To Lake Pollution
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A big parking lot at the University of New Hampshire where students’ vehicles will soon be parked could be the site of a national study of stormwater and its impacts.
Business & Economy
Biologists Have Theories on Why Lake Winnipesaukee Had Cyanobacteria in June
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An unprecedented outbreak of cyanobacteria blooms across Lake Winnipesaukee in mid-June has aquatic biologists looking at a few potential causes, including one that relates to a newly discovered invasive species.
Business & Economy
LGBTQ+ and Save Forest Lake Supporters Protest at Council Meeting at The Rocks Estate
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The Executive Council was greeted for its meeting at The Rocks Estate Wednesday by supporters of the Save Forest Lake Association which is fighting landfill siting issues and a local family backing LGBTQ+ rights concerned about recent action by Gov. Chris Sununu.
News
NH DES Beach Inspection for Fecal Bacteria as of July 20
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NHDES Beach Inspection Program tests for the presence of fecal bacteria in the waters of public freshwater and coastal beaches throughout New Hampshire.