Bob Grazer

My wife and I are writing to express our strong support for SB 598, which establishes a task force to study and recommend sustainable funding sources for the Cyanobacteria Mitigation Loan and Grant Fund. We live on Silver Lake in Madison, which experienced its first toxic cyanobacteria bloom in September 2023. That year was a record for New Hampshire, with 69 reported blooms statewide. In our case, torrential rains washed nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers into the lake, followed by unseasonably warm weather that created ideal conditions for the bloom. As extreme weather events become more frequent and home construction increases along State Highway 113, the removal of natural vegetation for views will inevitably lead to greater erosion and runoff within the watershed. It is critical that we have the resources necessary to address these threats. Please support SB 598 to ensure our New Hampshire lakes remain healthy and pristine.