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Water Summit VII Recap
The Wentworth Watershed Association was pleased to welcome the community, both familiar members and first-time participants, to Water Summit VII on July 19th. It was a warm, sunny Saturday morning—a perfect day for getting out on the lakes. The WWA…
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…
Warrant Articles on the Ballot March 11th
Dear WWA Members, Several items on the Wolfeboro Town Ballot on March 11th are of interest to the WWA, particularly regarding water quality and environmental issues. Articles 2 & 3 address short-term rentals and are explained in detail below. Article…
Check Out Our New Water Quality Content!
We have updated our water quality web pages to provide up-to-date information and display critical content about lake health. As cyanobacteria has become a pressing issue in the lake community, we have created educational material to promote understanding of the…
No Active Cyanobacteria Alerts or Warnings on Lake Wentworth or Crescent Lake as of 6/28/24
The alert issued in early June has been removed by DES. Information about that bloom can be found below. Remember- "When in Doubt, Stay Out". Always look at the water before recreating. If you suspect a bloom that looks like…
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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Ice Out Contest Results!
The official declaration is in: the ice is out! On 3/17 at 5:15 pm, all shores were deemed free of ice. Ice out came early this year, being the earliest one on record since the contest has been held, dating…
Drawdown Update
Lake levels have decreased by about four feet since the commencement of the drawdown. We've received word from the Wolfeboro Public Works that the lake level will continue to be held at its current level until December 15 to allow…
As of June 14th and June 15th NHDES has Issued a Cyanobacteria ADVISORY Removed 6/2/23
6/21/2023- We just got word from NH DES that all samples collected this morning from both lakes "Look Good"! They are lifting the Advisory as of this afternoon. These blooms can pop back up, so please report to the state,…
Read More As of June 14th and June 15th NHDES has Issued a Cyanobacteria ADVISORY Removed 6/2/23