Planning to spend some time swimming in New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers or ponds this weekend? Be sure to visually assess the water! Stay up-to-date on cyanobacteria blooms using the NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper, and report any potential blooms to NHDES:

In celebration of #NationalOceanMonth, the Coastal Program removed 110 pounds of trash from the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge at Herods Cove in Newington. To join a local beach cleanup—or host your own—visit the @BlueOceanSoc website for more info.

Love New Hampshire’s waterbodies? Remember to perform a visual assessment before diving in this weekend. Stay up-to-date on cyanobacteria blooms using the NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper – and if you suspect a bloom is occurring, report it to NHDES:

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Last week, staff & interns from our MtBE Remediation and Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureaus toured the Concord Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Thanks to Superintendent Marco Philippon for the great presentation and tour – plus a quick boat ride on Penacook Lake!

Making connections at the NH Businesses for Social Responsibility Spring Conference in May. Pictured here are Sara Johnson (NHDES), Andrea O’Brien (NH Small Business Development Center) and James McKim (Organizational Ignition). 📸: Doug Rathburn Photography.

NHDES Small Business Technical Assistance, Pollution Prevention & Used Oil Programs visited Simple Life Recycling to review compliance & pollution prevention. They recycle used coolant/oil & reclaim scrap metal. Interested in a site visit? Contact Sara.J.Johnson@des.nh.gov.

NHDES offices will be closed tomorrow, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. We hope you have a fun and safe holiday! #HappyFourthOfJuly

The Small Business Technical Assistance Program provides environmental technical assistance to small businesses in NH. Program Manager Sara Johnson met some furry friends while visiting their owners. Say hi to Frankie and Charlie!. Learn more about SBTAP:

Looking for adventure? Explore by ATV—but ride responsibly! Stay on trails to prevent erosion and protect wildlife. Avoid wetlands, and consider switching to an electric ATV to cut emissions and noise. Ride green, tread lightly. #GreatOutdoorsMonth #GreenOffroading #ATV

🎣Reel in fun—cast responsibly! Ditch toxic lead tackles that harm birds for steel, brass or tin. Swap nylon lines for biodegradable ones—just as strong & degrades in water. A little awareness goes a long way in protecting our waterways! #GreatOutdoorsMonth #ResponsibleFishing

NHDES Assistant Commissioner Adam Crepeau joined @EPARegion1 Administrator Mark Sanborn & @CityOfConcordNH officials at the former Concord Stables site, which was recently selected to receive a $678,000 Brownfields Cleanup grant. Read EPA's press release:

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With summer in full swing, enjoy New Hampshire lakes responsibly!.💧Avoid shallow areas to protect habitats. 💧Clean your boat's hull before changing lakes to stop the spread of invasive species. 💧Replace old marine batteries to prevent pollution. #GreatOutdoorsMonth #NHLakes

Summer is here! NHDES encourages the public to check the Healthy Swimming Mapper for the latest cyanobacteria and fecal bacteria advisories before heading out for your favorite freshwater recreational activities. View the mapper & the Bloom Report Form:

NHDES released the New Hampshire River Trends Report, documenting changes and trends at 40 river sampling sites across the state. Got questions? Register for a webinar and Q&A session on June 25 from 7-8 p.m. Read the report & register for the webinar:

Curious about New Hampshire’s dams? Don’t miss “Everything you always wanted to know about NH's Dams” with NHDES’ Corey Clark at the NH Rivers Council’s annual meeting. Learn how dams are regulated, types of dams in New Hampshire & more. More info & RSVP:

Explore New Hampshire’s great outdoors this month! From camping to fishing, enjoy our streams that support wildlife, cycle nutrients, and reduce floods. Take time to appreciate these vital waterways on your next adventure! #GreatOutdoorsMonth #NewHampshireStreams

Ashland’s Public Safety Day on Saturday, June 7 has been cancelled due to weather, so there will be no NHDES soilSHOP event that day. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information about soilSHOP events, please visit our webpage:

NHDES’ final spring soilSHOP event is tomorrow, June 7, at Ashland’s Public Safety Day. Drop-off soil samples from your yard or garden in a sealed, clear plastic bag and have them screened for lead, for free!. For more details, see: