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NH News Recap: Lakes fight against invasive aquatic plants; a check in with NH World Cup fans

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Rick Ganley,
Michelle Liu
Published June 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. NHPR photo by Robert Garrova. NHPR.org
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Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. NHPR photo by Robert Garrova. NHPR.org

Casella Waste Systems withdrew a wetlands permit this week for a proposed landfill in Dalton, near Forest Lake. The project has been controversial for several years and in 2024, Gov. Kelly Ayotte ran on opposing a landfill in the area.

In other environmental news, dozens of lakes across New Hampshire this summer are facing infestations of invasive aquatic plants. These plants can threaten native wildlife, harm water quality and make lake recreation difficult.

And we check in on local World Cup fans as the tournament continues.

We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the NH News Recap.

This week’s guests on the NH News Recap:

  • Molly Rains, NH Bulletin
  • Lau Guzmán, NHPR
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Rick Ganley
As the host of Morning Edition, my aim is to present news and stories to New Hampshire listeners daily that inform and entertain with credibility, humility and humor.
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Michelle Liu
As the All Things Considered producer, my goal is to bring different voices on air, to provide new perspectives, amplify solutions, and break down complex issues so our listeners have the information they need to navigate daily life in New Hampshire. I also want to explore how communities and the state can work to—and have worked to—create solutions to the state’s housing crisis.
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