Cyanobacteria Advisories on Winnipesaukee

[dickiej]

It’s going to get much worse as long as green lawns, that are fertilized, are allowed along the lake. Having a lawn is pretty much irresponsible in general, but along the lake is a recipe for disaster. Someday, Winni could be a “dead” lake.

[AC2717]

let's not forget the amount of geese that have made this lake home that deposit an average 2lbs (each bird) directly into the lake. While the fertilizer get into the lake more than should for sure this also trickles trough the ground first in most cases being absorbed or broken down. The fecal matter being dumped directly into the lake from the geese is far more problematic, just think when you see a row of 25 of these birds or more in a lot of cases, each one dropping an average of 2lbs of the good stuff directly into the water.

These reports always concentrate on fertilizers, well what makes up a lot of fertilizers? The environmentalists will never look at beyond human interactions. Again making it clear, that lawn maintenance is apart of this

[Grant]

AC2717 -- Yes, the goose population has gone from zero to out of control on the Lake in the past dozen years. Down here in PA, I've seen first hand what it can mean to lakes, ponds, reservoirs, etc. And it ain't pretty. Glad you added that to the thread, as I feel like I'm kicking the proverbial dead horse every time I bring it up. But until people stop having lawns and the state decides to get serious about the infestation, it will only get worse--quickly. So I think we know which direction this is heading. Sad.

[wentworthwhitbreadIII]

Originally Posted by AC2717

let's not forget the amount of geese that have made this lake home that deposit an average 2lbs (each bird) directly into the lake. While the fertilizer get into the lake more than should for sure this also trickles trough the ground first in most cases being absorbed or broken down. The fecal matter being dumped directly into the lake from the geese is far more problematic, just think when you see a row of 25 of these birds or more in a lot of cases, each one dropping an average of 2lbs of the good stuff directly into the water.

These reports always concentrate on fertilizers, well what makes up a lot of fertilizers? The environmentalists will never look at beyond human interactions. Again making it clear, that lawn maintenance is apart of this

Take a boat ride around Governor’s Island and look at all the fertilized green lawns and irrigation. It’s pretty clear when the runoff goes.


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[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by AC2717

let's not forget the amount of geese that have made this lake home that deposit an average 2lbs (each bird) directly into the lake. While the fertilizer get into the lake more than should for sure this also trickles trough the ground first in most cases being absorbed or broken down. The fecal matter being dumped directly into the lake from the geese is far more problematic, just think when you see a row of 25 of these birds or more in a lot of cases, each one dropping an average of 2lbs of the good stuff directly into the water.

These reports always concentrate on fertilizers, well what makes up a lot of fertilizers? The environmentalists will never look at beyond human interactions. Again making it clear, that lawn maintenance is apart of this

AC, the lawns are why the geese are here!

"Canada Geese feed by dabbling in the water or grazing in fields and large lawns." https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/id

[fatlazyless]

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ca...-vs-migratory/ .......

"Canada Geese are one of the few bird species that can digest grass, so they do well on large expanses of lawn in parks, backyards, golf courses, farm fields, and airports."

Eating that grass is basically like eating a salad, and is not their first choice for what to eat. Is more like what is easily available and low priced.

So what's their first choice? Why, it is the Cheez-it, original flavor, in the $4.75 family size box. One Canada goose will eat an entire family size box of Cheez-it originals in one day! .....

[fatlazyless]

http://www.twitter.com/NHDES_Beaches...17194247901184 ..... a Thursday, June 30, 10:35-am advisory from the NH Beach Inspector, w/ photo, for cyanobacteria in the Lake Winnipesaukee water at Ellacoya State Park .... http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/st...oya-state-park which has a 600' long sandy beach divided into two sections by the large Poor Farm brook that flows down into the big lake between these two sandy beach areas

Adults: $5.00, high-use, State of NH, park entry price to park your car and go swimming

Today is Saturday, July 2, noon ..... this cyanobacteria advisory with photo is dated Thursday, June 30, 10:35-am ..... and I do not see a removal for it ..... so, who knows what's up, down there with the green cyanobacteria floating on the surface of Lake Winnipesaukee, or what is the cause? Could be the NH Beach Inspector is off-work for the weekend, or something ........ weeeoooo?

[mowtorman]

Water quality advisories and the biggest tourism weekend of the year are like oil and water, they don't mix.

Samples Monday evening or Tuesday morning would be interesting.

[Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance]

NHDES is issuing a cyanobacteria alert northwest of Spectacle Island in Moultonborough Bay. This is not a formal cyanobacteria advisory, but rather a statement intended to inform and educate folks about a more "unusual" cyanobacteria. Stigonema have the ability to produce toxins, so if this is present on your shorefront please do not remove it. If you suspect cyanobacteria please contact NHDES and LWA using the contact information below.
Take a picture of the suspected bloom and send it to NHDES and LWA with the date/time/location and your contact information
Report to NHDES
Text/Call HAB Hotline: (603) 848-8094
Email: [email protected]
Contact LWA
Text/Call: (603) 581-6632
Email: [email protected]

[Grant]

Spectacle Island is west of Twentymile Bay -- a bit south of Melvin Bay and Moultonborough Bay, near Pistol and Nineacre Islands. Is the location correct?