When it comes to cyanobacteria, only you can decide the level of risk you are comfortable with. Always perform a self-assessment before recreating in the water. When in doubt, err on the side of caution to avoid potential exposure. Below…
Tag: Lakes Region
Navigating the Healthy Swimming Mapper
The Healthy Swimming Mapper from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is a great way to stay up-to-date on cyanobacteria activity in the state. The map displays areas where cyanobacteria blooms and fecal bacteria have been reported, with different…
Cyanobacteria Bloom Virtual Training Resources
Wentworth Watershed Association has recently held a virtual training on cyanobacteria blooms. This educational presentation, given by Executive Director Julie Brown, was recorded as a resource for anyone who missed the live training events or would like to refer back…
Register Now for Summer Kickoff!
The registration deadline for our annual Summer Kickoff is nearing, and we’d love to see you there! Join us at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11th, at the Lake View Bed and Breakfast for a relaxed evening of great company, appetizers, drinks, and…
Changes to Boat Registration Decals
Starting January 1, 2025, New Hampshire now requires boats registered in the state to display an additional decal in compliance with federal law. New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles necessitates this second decal to protect federal funding…
Safeguard Your Lake Days: Take Action Now to Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms
Check out article being published in next week's GSN by our partners in lake protection in Wolfeboro: Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are bacteria that have lived in our lakes for millions of years. They naturally occur in small…
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NH Rep. Rosemarie Rung: Keep our lakes, rivers and water safe and clean
THERE IS an adage that “a stitch in time saves nine” -- meaning that fixing a problem early can prevent a larger, sometimes irreversible problem later. For New Hampshire, three situations come to mind that if not addressed now, will…
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Summer Is Off To a Bad Start for Cyanobacteria in NH Waters
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org May 28, 2024 Dolichospermum- cyanobacteria, along the shores Lake Kanasatka, NH What a cyanobacteria bloom looks like in New Hampshire. By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – It is not even technically summer yet, but it is starting out…
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Cyanobacteria threatens New Hampshire’s iconic lakes. Two bills could help address the problem.
Thanks NH LAKES for calling attention to the issues we are facing due to climate change in the Lakes Region- Read this article from the Boston Globe on 5/22/24. The president of NH Lakes and and a N.H. state senator…
Don’t Let Winter Make You Salty!
We are in the dead of winter now which means things are feeling pretty icy. Did you know that New Hampshire was the first state in the US to apply salt to the road to improve road safety? Now to…