Although there has been a lot of attention paid to our milfoil issues, there are many other threats to our lake. While additional aquatic invasives would present another significant issue, an ever increasing threat is the potential for longer and more frequent cyanobacteria blooms. These can easily destroy the recreational value of the lake and pose a health hazard for people and animals alike. Cyanobacteria blooms are a looming problem for many lakes. Two prime causes are nutrients, particularly phosphorus, entering the lake and also our gradually increasing average water temperatures. This excellent webinar, presented by Amy Smagula from NH DES, explains the issues and impacts. Link to it here.