Don YurewiczJun 19, 20211 minInvasive Species in New HampshireConway Lake is currently free of invasive (aka "exotic") species. The posts below include descriptions of invasive plants and animals we...
mariagrossJul 24, 20202 minEuropean naiad with important distinctionsJuly 24 Per my request, Cliff Cabral has now given us the chance to see 4 invasive specimens he is currently harvesting. Three from...
mariagrossJun 5, 20204 minCyanobacteria 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...
Don YurewiczMar 21, 20201 minVariable Milfoil - ExoticVariable Milfoil is present in 75 locations in NH including Ossipee, Squam and Winnipesaukee lakes. We should be hyper-vigilant to the...
Don YurewiczMar 20, 20201 minEurasian 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...
Don YurewiczMar 19, 20201 minCurly Leaf Pondweed - ExoticCurly Leaf Pondweed has been found in Lake Winnepausaukee so we should be on the lookout for this exotic in Conway Lake. Curly Leaf...
Don YurewiczMar 15, 20201 minFanwort - ExoticFanwort is currently found in the following waterbodies in New Hampshire: Arlington Mill Reservoir in North Salem, Big Island Pond in...
Don YurewiczMar 10, 20201 minHydrilla and Brazilian Elodea - ExoticsHydrilla is present in the nearby states of Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and Brazilian elodea is present in Nuts...
Don YurewiczMar 5, 20202 minWater Chestnut - ExoticWater Chestnut has invaded portions of the Connecticut and Nashua rivers in New Hampshire and is present in nearby states. Source:...
Don YurewiczMar 5, 20201 minSpiny Naiad (Najas minor), aka European Naiad -ExoticSpiny Naiad is currently found in 7 locations within New Hampshire! Spiny Naiad is a submersed rooted or floating plant. Leave are...
Don YurewiczMar 3, 20201 minSpiny Waterflea (EXOTIC)Photo by Gary Montz (https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/profile/spiny-water-flea) Spiny waterflea is a planktonic crustacean less than...
Don YurewiczMar 2, 20201 minChinese 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...
Don YurewiczMar 1, 20201 minZebra Mussels (EXOTIC)Zebra mussels are small shellfish marked by alternating light and dark bands. They are typically two inches or less...
Don YurewiczMar 1, 20201 minAsian 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. ...