Cyanobacteria and algae flourish in a pond in Concord. (Photo by Molly Rains/New Hampshire Bulletin)
Funds are running low in the fight against toxic bacteria in New Hampshire’s ponds and lakes. But the number of projects undertaken so far pales in comparison to what officials say is still needed to restore and protect the state’s water bodies.
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