Priscilla Hoffman-Stowe

I support any legislation that protects our precious lakes and water quality. With increasing population, development, and recreational pressures, our lakes need all the help we can give them. Harmful cyanobacteria blooms are increasing across New Hampshire’s lakes, including in my town of Deering, and rivers, posing risks to public health, drinking water, recreation, property values, and local economies. I support 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.