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    Don Yurewicz
    • Jun 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Invasive Species in New Hampshire

    Conway Lake is currently free of invasive (aka "exotic") species. The posts below include descriptions of invasive plants and animals we...
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    European naiad with important distinctions
    mariagross
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    European naiad with important distinctions

    July 24 Per my request, Cliff Cabral has now given us the chance to see 4 invasive specimens he is currently harvesting. Three from...
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    Cyanobacteria 
vs 
Filamentous Green Algae
    mariagross
    • Jun 5, 2020
    • 4 min

    Cyanobacteria vs Filamentous Green Algae

    Quick ways to detect the differences Download the BloomWatch app (Cyanos.org) A cyanobacteria bloom on a NH Lake. Photo courtesy NH DES...
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    Variable Milfoil - Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    Variable Milfoil - Exotic

    Variable Milfoil is present in 75 locations in NH including Ossipee, Squam and Winnipesaukee lakes. We should be hyper-vigilant to the...
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    Eurasian Water Milfoil - Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Eurasian Water Milfoil - Exotic

    While Eurasian Water Milfoil is not common in NH lakes, it is present and we need to be vigilant to its introduction. Once present in a...
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    Curly Leaf Pondweed - Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Curly Leaf Pondweed - Exotic

    Curly Leaf Pondweed has been found in Lake Winnepausaukee so we should be on the lookout for this exotic in Conway Lake. Curly Leaf...
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    Fanwort - Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Fanwort - Exotic

    Fanwort is currently found in the following waterbodies in New Hampshire: Arlington Mill Reservoir in North Salem, Big Island Pond in...
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    Hydrilla and Brazilian Elodea - Exotics
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    Hydrilla and Brazilian Elodea - Exotics

    Hydrilla is present in the nearby states of Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and Brazilian elodea is present in Nuts...
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    Water Chestnut - Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    Water Chestnut - Exotic

    Water Chestnut has invaded portions of the Connecticut and Nashua rivers in New Hampshire and is present in nearby states. Source:...
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    Spiny Naiad (Najas minor), aka European Naiad -Exotic
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    Spiny Naiad (Najas minor), aka European Naiad -Exotic

    Spiny Naiad is currently found in 7 locations within New Hampshire! Spiny Naiad is a submersed rooted or floating plant. Leave are...
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    Spiny Waterflea (EXOTIC)
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Spiny Waterflea (EXOTIC)

    Photo by Gary Montz (https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/profile/spiny-water-flea) Spiny waterflea is a planktonic crustacean less than...
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    Chinese Mystery Snail (EXOTIC)
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    Chinese Mystery Snail (EXOTIC)

    There are over 80 infestations of Chinese Mystery Snail in New Hampshire! http://www.moonlake.org/blog/2011/08/02/chinese-mystery-snail-u...
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    Zebra Mussels (EXOTIC)
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Zebra Mussels (EXOTIC)

    Zebra mussels are small shellfish marked by alternating light  and dark bands. They are typically two inches or less...
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    Asian Clam (EXOTIC)
    Don Yurewicz
    • Mar 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Asian Clam (EXOTIC)

    The Asian clam has been identified in 7 waterbodies within New Hampshire. The Asian clam is a small (<50 mm) lightly-colored bivalve. ...
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