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.News
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Which Lake is Fairest of Them All? Could it be Newfound?
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New Hampshire boasts some of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the world from various reports and points of view, none of which is verifiable or certifiable
Business & Economy
Sununu Blasts DES On Cyanobacteria Messaging Saying It ‘Does Not Kill People’
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Saying “this is not ‘Jaws,’” Gov. Chris Sununu ripped the state Environmental Services Department Friday for its messaging on cyanobacteria as a number of blooms have appeared on Lake Winnipesaukee in time for the busy Labor Day holiday weekend.
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.
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
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
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.