What It Does
HB 1148 expands the focus of the legislatively established Exotic Aquatic Weeds and Species Committee to include harmful algal blooms and cyanobacteria. The bill directs the committee to study factors contributing to these blooms, including potential interactions between aquatic invasive species and nutrients, and to assist the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in controlling and eradicating milfoil, harmful algal blooms, and cyanobacteria blooms.
Why It Matters
Harmful cyanobacteria blooms are increasing across New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers, posing risks to public health, drinking water, recreation, property values, and local economies.
NH LAKES supports HB 1148 because it enhances coordination and problem-solving by integrating bloom prevention and response into an established committee already focused on waterbody management. The bill also recognizes the importance of advancing understanding of the factors driving bloom formation. This knowledge will help New Hampshire continue developing informed, science-based strategies to protect water quality statewide.
Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2:00 p.m., 1 Granite Place, Room 228
Sign In Online in Support:
STEP 1: Go to the Online Testimony Submission Form. Fill in your personal information.
STEP 2: Select the date of the hearing: Wednesday, February 4
STEP 3: Select Bill
Select the Committee: House Resources, Recreation, and Development
Choose the Bill: 2:00 p.m. - HB 1148
I am: A member of the public
I’m Representing: Myself
Indicate your position on this Bill: I Support this Bill
STEP 4: Upload Remote Testimony
Tell the committee why you support the bill and why they should, too. Upload an attachment or type a few sentences into the space provided.
STEP 5: Submit
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