AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInvasive Species Watch: Volunteers say milfoil is still winning in New Hampshire lakes, with DES noting invasive plants are now known in about 100 waterbodies and likely more. The plant spreads fast, regrows from fragments, and can worsen water quality and recreation. Severe Weather Aftermath: A storm system brought damaging winds and heavy rain across southern New Hampshire, with reports of trees and wires down and thousands of outages; Tuftonboro (Cow Island) investigated possible tornado damage while the NWS confirmed no specific twister. Air Pollution Research: A new Mount Washington study found rainfall history matters for predicting air pollution, using long-running cloud and rain samples from the Lakes of the Clouds hut. Microplastics Update: A pilot study in the San Francisco Bay measured microplastics far smaller than before—down to about 20 microns—aiming to improve how scientists track the tiniest particles. Public Health & Outdoors: Tick-borne illness coverage highlights rising Powassan virus concern, including a New Hampshire man reported nonverbal after a tick bite. Local Safety Reminder: Laconia’s police chief urged helmet use and responsible alcohol choices after recent motorcycle crashes during Motorcycle Week.
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