AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoControlled Burns: NH Fish and Game plans prescribed burns near the Concord Municipal Airport over the next several weeks, with timing dependent on safe weather, to improve wildlife habitat. Water Quality: Old Dutch Mustard will move into a “comprehensive water pollution compliance program” after a Clean Water Act case tied to acidic discharges into the Souhegan River; the owner was sentenced earlier this year. Cyanobacteria Watch: The state is investigating multiple possible cyanobacteria bloom reports across NH waters, including spots around Pawtuckaway and Lake Winnipesaukee; officials ask people to report suspicious green surface streaks. Energy Future: Appledore Island’s Shoals Marine Laboratory is showcasing a renewable-energy microgrid—solar, wind, and other sustainability practices—aimed at powering research off the mainland grid. Wildlife & Climate: A Great Bay study highlights climate-driven shifts in marsh life, including more blue crabs moving north as waters warm. Local Conservation: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center’s Nature for Everyone Barn Bash raised $165K+ for outdoor education and conservation programs. School Tech Policy: After NH’s “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, a new School Screen Time Task Force is reviewing how other screens are used in classrooms.
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