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Bill would ban intentional disposal of yard waste into New Hampshire waters; DES supports clarifying placement
Summary
Rep. Rosemarie Rung told the committee HB 416 would prohibit intentionally dumping yard waste into lakes to reduce nutrient loading that fuels cyanobacteria blooms. DES and lake groups supported the intent and offered to help refine statutory placement and enforcement language.
Rep. Rosemarie Rung (Hillsborough 12) described House Bill 416, which would prohibit intentional disposal of yard waste into New Hampshire waters under the Clean Lakes program to reduce nutrient inputs that feed cyanobacteria blooms.
Rung and witnesses from New Hampshire Lakes and local lake associations argued the practice — leaves, grass clippings…
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