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Urgent Notice

Cyanobacteria alert for the north end of Lake Winnisquam today, July 20th. This bloom was observed along the western shore of the lake near the loon sanctuary early this morning and appeared as a grayish film or scum on the water. WWN collected a sample of the bloom which confirmed the presence of Cyanobacteria with concentrations close to but not currently exceeding the state limit of 70,000 cell/mL for an advisory. The colonies were observed to be degrading (dying off) which may mean that this bloom is on its way out, but we just don't know.

People and pets should not swim in these infected waters so please stay away. If you visit these areas you risk spreading to other parts of the lake



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Just letting you know that the state issued another Cyanobacteria alert for the north end of Lake Winnisquam today, July 20th. This bloom was observed along the western shore of the lake near the loon sanctuary early this morning and appeared as a grayish film or scum on the water. WWN collected a sample of the bloom which confirmed the presence of Cyanobacteria with concentrations close to but not currently exceeding the state limit of 70,000 cell/mL for an advisory. The colonies were observed to be degrading (dying off) which may mean that this bloom is on its way out, but we just don't know. The purpose of the alert is to make residents and lake-goers aware of the situation and ask you to keep an eye out.  Cyanobacteria bloom conditions can change rapidly, especially in this heat, so it is best to be on the watch for developing conditions. Details can be found in the attached alert document. WWN is coordinating with NHDES on this issue and one of us will resample if reports come in of worsening conditions.  If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, please refrain from wading, swimming, or drinking the water. Keep all pets out of the water and contact NHDES immediately. Please call NHDES to report a cyanobacteria bloom at (603) 848-8094 or email HAB@des.nh.gov. You can also notify us at info@winnisquamwatershed.org

Just letting you know that the state issued another Cyanobacteria alert for the north end of Lake Winnisquam today, July 20th. This bloom was observed along the western shore of the lake near the loon sanctuary early this morning and appeared as a grayish film or scum on the water. WWN collected a sample of the bloom which confirmed the presence of Cyanobacteria with concentrations close to but not currently exceeding the state limit of 70,000 cell/mL for an advisory. The colonies were observed to be degrading (dying off) which may mean that this bloom is on its way out, but we just don't know. The purpose of the alert is to make residents and lake-goers aware of the situation and ask you to keep an eye out.  Cyanobacteria bloom conditions can change rapidly, especially in this heat, so it is best to be on the watch for developing conditions. Details can be found in the attached alert document. WWN is coordinating with NHDES on this issue and one of us will resample if reports come in of worsening conditions.  If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, please refrain from wading, swimming, or drinking the water. Keep all pets out of the water and contact NHDES immediately. Please call NHDES to report a cyanobacteria bloom at (603) 848-8094 or email HAB@des.nh.gov. You can also notify us at info@winnisquamwatershed.org

Fire permits

Belmont fire dept is accepting walk ins for fire permits.

If you had a permit last year

1) See Hank Marcoux at 37 Mallards Landing Rd. he will sign a fire permit application.

2) Take your signed application to the Belmont fire dept @ 14 Gilmanton Rd

3) They will issue you a permit

4) Copy your fire permit and give the copy back to Hank 

If you did not have a permit last year, per procedure your pit must be inspected and an application must be filed.

All non permitted fire pits must be removed

Birch Hall reservations

See Sandy Gaumond