To track the arrival of invasive species in their beloved lake, the Newfound Lake Region Association monitors data from two sources: water samples, which they pull directly from the lake’s blue depths and preserve carefully in a refrigerator, and Facebook posts from observant anglers. This September, the latter source turned up something the association had […]
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the Chesapeake Bay’s historic oyster reef restoration, boosting ecosystems and local economies.
There were six reported cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Winnipesaukee in the area of Moultonborough Neck on Thursday, and another on Mirror Lake …
Mike Coogan has been doing aquaculture, or fish farming, formally for over a decade. Informally — through at-home hobby fish tanks and aquariums — he’s been doing it much longer. Now, he’s joined a legislative effort to streamline the regulatory process for aquaculture in an effort to create a U.S. industry. Coogan is a researcher […]
Scientists found seabirds poop once every four minutes – excreting 5% of their body mass per hour.
I was out on the lake this week for routine sampling when I noticed a familiar sign of summer: tiny yellow-green dots floating just below the …
GILFORD — Bob Manley, co-founder of Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, completed a 22-mile solo row across Lake Winnipesaukee, from Center Harb…
It’s Fourth of July weekend in the Lakes Region, and thousands are flocking to the area to enjoy our beaches, boating, and the full range of r…
Did you know that July is Lakes Appreciation Month? And what a perfect month it is to appreciate Lake Winnipesaukee as we enjoy boating, fishi…
MEREDITH — A changing climate and documented weather patterns influence the risk of cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, but the uniqu…