AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyanobacteria Watch: June is bringing reported toxic algae blooms back to southern NH lakes. The state’s “Healthy Swimmer” list now includes Pawtuckaway Lake (Nottingham), Swains Lake (Barrington), Arlington Mill Reservoir (Salem), and Haunted Lake/Scobie Pond (Francestown), with blooms reported May 26–27. Storm & Flood Risk: A Flood Watch is up for northern New Hampshire and western/northern Maine, with flash flooding possible from heavy rain Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Tornado Threat: The Storm Prediction Center expanded the area for tornadic thunderstorms, including northern NH and parts of Vermont and Maine, with damaging winds also possible. Heat & Humidity: Another stretch of 90-degree heat hit parts of NH, but humidity is expected to drop over the weekend, making conditions more comfortable. Disaster Relief Steps: NH officials requested FEMA help after flooding in Madison, seeking a joint Preliminary Damage Assessment to support a possible disaster declaration. Forever Chemicals (PFAS): A new explainer revisits why PFAS—used in nonstick, waterproof gear, packaging, and firefighting foam—are so persistent and why they’re under renewed scrutiny. Aquaculture Research: UNH is leading a NOAA-backed effort to boost U.S. seafood supply through aquaculture research, including work on more sustainable, efficient fish farming.
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