Cyanobacteria Warnings in Lake Winni

Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance · 08-28-2024, 10:16 AM

Over the last 48 hours we have received reports of the Cyanobacteria, Gloeotrichia, in various parts of Lake Winnipesaukee. We are working with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to collaborate on sampling areas of high density, and tracking any additional reports. Use the NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper to view current warnings, watches and observations.

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If you suspect a Cyanobacteria bloom, please report it to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Take photos, document your location, description of your observation, contact info and send it to NHDES using the reporting form below and LWA by emailing brossiter@winnipesaukee.org

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Please see this 2022 Fact Sheet on Gloeotrichia from NHDES. “When in doubt,stay out.” If you were swimming in areas with suspected bloom conditions- shower immediately. Kids and pets are especially at risk due to ingestion. Please, be smart, be safe, and head to www.winnipesaukee.org to find out what you can do to help protect Lake Winnipesaukee.

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08-28-2024, 10:16 AM	#1
Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Gilford Posts: 118 Thanks: 25 Thanked 181 Times in 59 Posts	Cyanobacteria Warnings in Lake Winni Over the last 48 hours we have received reports of the Cyanobacteria, Gloeotrichia, in various parts of Lake Winnipesaukee. We are working with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to collaborate on sampling areas of high density, and tracking any additional reports. Use the NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper to view current warnings, watches and observations. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboar...571b222c78447b If you suspect a Cyanobacteria bloom, please report it to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Take photos, document your location, description of your observation, contact info and send it to NHDES using the reporting form below and LWA by emailing brossiter@winnipesaukee.org https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/1...gRhZAi78uo8ddg Please see this 2022 Fact Sheet on Gloeotrichia from NHDES. “When in doubt,stay out.” If you were swimming in areas with suspected bloom conditions- shower immediately. Kids and pets are especially at risk due to ingestion. Please, be smart, be safe, and head to www.winnipesaukee.org to find out what you can do to help protect Lake Winnipesaukee. https://www.des.nh.gov/news-and-medi...u5TlLBjb_abp0A Attached Images __________________ The Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance (LWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and natural resources of Lake Winnipesaukee and its watershed. Through monitoring, education, stewardship, and science guided approaches for lake management, LWA works to ensure Winnipesaukee’s scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, water quality and recreational potential continues to provide enjoyment long into the future. http://www.winnipesaukee.org/

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