THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, July 1, 2010 ENJOYTHEWATER Get the most out of NH’s Lakes!
animal feces land in the water, snails become in- fected with these parasites and release the swimmer’s itch organism into the water. Unfortunate people swimming nearby may be-
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advisories have been is- sued by the New Hamp- shire Department of Envi- ronmental Services (DES) this summer to warn the public about the potential danger of recreating in certain waterbodies expe- riencing a toxic cyanobac- teria bloom, most lakes have not experienced this phenomenon. (To get the most up-to-date listing of waterbodies with cyanobacteria advisories, visit
http://www2.des.
state.nh.us/Advisories/ Beaches .) However, if the area of the lake that you want to swim in looks like someone dumped pea soup, antifreeze, or blue- green paint into it, don’t leap in—instead, avoid contact with the water and report the potentially toxic bloom to DES by calling (603) 419-9229. Make sure to keep your pets out of the water, too.
Refrain From Feeding The Ducks And Geese Feeding the waterfowl
can cause swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to contact with certain parasites of birds
come infected. Symptoms include tingling, burning, or itching of the skin with- in minutes or days after exposure. Small reddish pimples appear within 12 hours, which may develop into small blisters. Itching may last up to a week or more, but will gradually go away.
Avoid Swimming In
Areas Frequented By Waterfowl
Believe it or not, biol-
ogists have discovered that one goose can con- sume up to four pounds of grass per day, creating about three pounds of fe- cal matter daily! When waterfowl defecate near shore or in the water they create a health risk to
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and mammals. Here’s how it happens: The adult par- asite lives in the blood- stream of infected host animals such as ducks, geese, gulls, and swans. The parasites produce eggs that are passed in the feces of the host bird or mammal. When the
NH LAKES (NH Lakes Association) presents 3rd Annual LakeFest
Thursday, July 8, from 5-8pm at the Church Landing Inn in Meredith Participants of the event will enjoy live music from the Spain Brothers, a live auction and delectable food from an assortment of food vendors.
WAKEBOARDS SKATEBOARDS CLOTHING
www.WakeRidersStore.com
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