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State Finds More Milfoil at Westward Shores
Invasive weeds in the campground’s marina will be pulled by the state at the same time as the weeds found last month in the boat lagoon.
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State Finds More Milfoil at Westward Shores
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Invasive weeds in the campground's marina will be pulled by the state at the same time as the weeds found last month in the boat lagoon.Ossipee Lake First to Test Waterless Boat Cleaning System
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The solar-powered CD3 offers boaters a waterless method of cleaning, draining, drying, and disposing of invasive weeds attached to boats and trailers.Visitors and residents may return to the water but are asked to remain on the lookout for the blue-green algae.
State Removes Cyanobacteria Warning for Danforth Pond
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The advisory issued on August 9 was removed by the state on Tuesday, August 13, but visitors and residents are asked to remain on the lookout.NHDES UPDATE: CYANOBACTERIA ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED ON MIDDLE DANFORTH POND
News from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
State REMOVES Cyanobacteria Advisory for
Middle Danforth Pond in Freedom, NH
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has REMOVED a cyanobacteria advisory issued for Middle Danforth Pond in Freedom, NH. Samples collected 8/12 and 8/13 revealed that there were no cyanobacteria from shorelines around Middle Danforth Pond. The connected upper and lower ponds were also surveyed for scums. The distinct odor of cyanobacteria still persists. While the bloom has visually dissipated, DES advises lake-goers to look out for surface scum accumulations. Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions.
NHDES monitors public beaches and public waters of the state for cyanobacteria. Once a cyanobacteria advisory has been issued, NHDES returns to affected waterbodies weekly until the cyanobacteria standards are again met. NHDES advises lake users to avoid contact with the water in areas experiencing elevated cyanobacteria cell conditions. NHDES also advises pet owners to keep their pets out of any waters that have a cyanobacteria bloom.
This advisory was not based on a toxin evaluation and was intended as a precautionary measure for short term exposure. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, though blooms and surface scums may form when excess nutrients are available to the water. Some cyanobacteria produce toxins that are stored within the cells and released upon cell death. Toxins can cause both acute and chronic health effects that range in severity. Acute health effects include irritation of skin and mucous membranes, tingling, numbness, nausea, vomiting, seizures and diarrhea. Chronic effects may include liver and central nervous system damage. Be cautious of lake water that has a surface scum, changes colors, or appears to have green streaks or blue-green flecks aggregating along the shore.
The advisory went into effect on August 9, 2019 and was removed on August 13, 2019.
The state has issued a Cyanobacteria alert for Danforth Pond. www.ossipeelake.org/news/2019/08/Cyanobacteria-advisory-issued-for-danforth-pond/
Cyanobacteria Advisory Issued for Danforth Pond
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Residents and visitors should avoid affected areas that have been posted, and be on the lookout for water that appears to have blue-green flecks.Paddle Boat on Berry Bay!
We have a stray Paddle Boat that washed up on our beach this spring. Just getting around to posting it. If anyone is missing one please private message me!
Proposed in 2009 and repeatedly delayed by state funding constraints, the $4.96 million dam replacement project is set to start on Monday, August 5, with Massachusetts-based Charter Contracting Company LLC performing the work.
Work on the Ossipee River Dam Will Finally Begin
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Proposed in 2009 and repeatedly delayed by state funding constraints, the $4.96 million dam replacement project is set to start on Monday, August 5, with Massachusetts-based Charter Contracting Compan...A late-night hit and run boat crash near Long Sands a year ago was solved using a combination of old-fashioned detective work and tips from the public that stemmed from social media publicity about the incident.
Big Lake Hit and Run Case Solved
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The Marine Patrol had few leads, but a combination of old-fashioned detective work and tips from the public led officers to a Massachusetts woman who was piloting a borrowed boat.I have spent every single summer my entire life up at our family camp on Ossipee Lake. In all my life, I have never seen a sunset more beautiful than this one that took place on Friday night! There is something so beautiful about witnessing the sunsets here, and I truly believe there is something extra special about this lake. There is not a day that I am not thankful that we get to have a place like this for our family to enjoy. It is in the quiet moments here on this lake that I feel happiest and so content, yet so alive. We all need moments like this- at places like this, to decompress and take in nature and all the beauty that surrounds us. ♥️
Just wanted to share last Wednesday’s sunset with you all! It was so beautiful! ♥️
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The boat basin at the Westward Shores marina is the latest location documented to contain variable milfoil. The chance discovery last week is a reminder that state and local officials need the help of...Lost a blue kayak from Westward Shores the other night. If any happens to see it grab it and let us know.
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Local Boat Ramps Get Lake Host Staffing
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Lake Hosts will greeting boaters with milfoil prevention inspections all summer at local ramps thanks to the Tri-Town Lake Host Program, which has arranged for funding to ensure coverage through Labor...Boat Decal Program Becomes Law
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Boaters whose vessels are registered outside New Hampshire will now have to pay $20 annually to use state waters. Revenue generated from the sale of the $20 decals will go to the state's Lake Restorat...Hello, today we lost my white croc off of the boat in Leavitt Bay. It’s probably not going to be found. But if so, could you please contact me!