Lakes

A bill before the New Hampshire Legislature would add "spuds," lifts and other devices to state law prohibiting the mooring of boats without a permit. prohibiting mooring of boats without a permit.

Drought conditions, unusual this time of year, are affecting water systems and well owners. The state needs consistent rain to recover.

It's a crucial part of the ecological health of our living lakes.

The main strategy for reducing harmful algae blooms is limiting the nutrients that can get into lakes and ponds, state regulators said.

Lakefront homeowners play a large role in reducing nutrient runoff into New Hampshire lakes, which help cyanobacteria grow.

The bacteria can be harmful to humans and animals, so here are a few tips on what to look for if you’re looking to cool off in lakes or ponds in the state.

Warmer summers and changing weather patterns give the bacteria that cause these blooms a longer season to thrive.

New Hampshire's lakes are seeing more toxic algae blooms than normal this early in the season, according to state officials. Over a dozen cyanobacteria…

First responders in the Upper Valley rescued two women who fell through thin ice on Canaan Street Lake Wednesday morning. A police officer was checking a…

The state is out with a first-of-its-kind report on the health of New Hampshire’s lakes, showing the effects of climate change, population growth and a…