Lakes

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…

In a pandemic summer, New Hampshire's many lakes have been a refuge to many. But climate change, a drought, and busy lake use have negative impacts on the…

Researchers have compiled new data on the economic impacts of New Hampshire watersheds.The UNH team and its partners previewed their forthcoming study…

As summer rolls to a close, we look at the health of our lakes, and the shoreland that bounds them. What are the biggest risks facing our lake waters, and…

Every summer morning, Midge Eliassen has the same routine. She walks out her back door, down the steps, and onto her dock on Lake Sunapee.There, she pulls…