We have sent photos to NHDES to identify the white blobs and algae underneath it. Have also received a report this morning that the white blobs are flowing down Smith River into Back Bay in Wolfeboro.
We cannot really predict where a bloom will occur - the conditions that favor it are sunlight, hot weather (temp), nutrients in the water column. Our organization is working to reduce nutrient loading to the lake in communities all around the lake. Currently working on a water quality study of Moultonborough Bay and Winter Harbor, so we hope to have more insight in the future.
If you want to report milfoil, algal blooms, or pollution issues/sites, you can report to us at
mail@winnipesaukee.org, or call 603-581-6632. Algal blooms should also be reported directly to NHDES at 603-848-8094. Tuftonboro, Moultonborough, and Wolfeboro have Milfoil Committees, so you can report to the appropriate town as well.
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