AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWaterways: New Hampshire plans to lower Lake Opechee by 2 feet starting Oct. 12, with Winnisquam expected to follow Oct. 14. The annual drawdown aims to limit ice damage and spring flooding. State agencies are also suing a Wolfeboro marine construction business and an island owner over alleged illegal dredging near Littlest Mud Island; a preliminary restoration plan is under review. Flood Recovery: Madison and other Carroll County communities can seek federal help for June storm damage after President Trump approved a disaster declaration. Officials identified more than $3.12 million in costs. Lake Health: A Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance report warns the lake’s health is declining, while Canaan residents say they’re frustrated by repeated draining of Goose Pond. Clean Energy: Construction is underway on a 1.34-megawatt solar array at the Hooksett landfill, expected to generate power by late summer 2027. New Hampshire has also launched a $1 million program to expand its spotty EV-charging network. Research: Dartmouth researchers found Northeast droughts since 1980 were less frequent and intense than before, even as climate change is expected to raise drought risks. UNH scientists say the diversity of cyanobacteria and their toxins makes measuring bloom-related health risks difficult.
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