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Job Announcement #2 – Development Specialist Merrimack River Watershed Council

Posted on August 30, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

The Merrimack River Watershed Council is seeking a Part-Time Development Specialist to be the lead player in MRWC’s development and fundraising efforts, with particular focus on building unrestricted support. See: Job Description for more information. Projected starting date range is September 25-October … Continue reading →

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Job Posting: Land and Water Steward for Merrimack River Watershed Council

Posted on August 23, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

The Merrimack River Watershed Council Seeks a Land and Water Steward 30-35 hours/week                    One Year, with potential extension See Job Description for more information. Applications received by August 31, 2017 will be given preference. Projected starting date range is September … Continue reading →

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Registration Now Open for NH Gravel and Dirt Road Maintenance Workshop – Sept 29

Posted on August 11, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

What: A one day workshop focused on cost effective gravel and dirt road maintenance and improvements while reducing pollutants to protect and restore water quality. Topics include: Road Drainage and Managing Runoff – Traditional & Innovative BMPs When are Permits … Continue reading →

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Instream Flow Rules (Env-Wq 1900) Rulemaking Information Meeting

Posted on August 4, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

Tuesday September 19, 2017 – 9:00 to 11:00 am NH Department of Environmental Services, Room 208C 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 NHDES will hold a public information meeting to discuss the final two sections of the proposed new Instream … Continue reading →

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GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LAND CONSERVATION TRANSACTION COSTS in the COASTAL WATERSHED

Posted on July 17, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership announces $38,000 in grant funds available for conservation land transaction costs. Applications are due October 6, 2017. See Press Release for more information. The grant instructions and application form are available on the GBRPP … Continue reading →

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Gravel and Dirt Road Maintenance Workshop – Save the Date: Sept 29

Posted on June 26, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

Gravel and Dirt Road Maintenance Workshop – Sept 29 What: A one day workshop focused on cost effective gravel and dirt road maintenance and improvements while reducing pollutants to protect and restore water quality. Topics include: Traditional and innovative techniques … Continue reading →

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Stormwater Management in Your Community Workshop

Posted on June 15, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

Municipal Board Empowerment Series Workshop #3 Stormwater Management in Your Community June 28, 2017 4:00-5:30 PM, Newmarket Town Hall, 186 Main Street Newmarket, NH Refreshments and networking 3:30 PM Workshop starts promptly at 4:00 PM Hear from municipal staff about … Continue reading →

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Second “Data Day” for the Draft 2016 Section 303(d) List – Location Changed

Posted on May 31, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

For those of you interested in the New Hampshire impaired waterbodies. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) invites you to a second “Data Day” for a public presentation of the information in the draft 2016 Section 303(d) List.  On … Continue reading →

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U.S. EPA Recognizes Soak Up the Rain NH with Environmental Merit Award

Posted on May 30, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

On Wednesday, May 3, New Hampshire Soak Up the Rain staff, Lisa Loosigian, Barbara McMillan, Rob Livingston, and Steve Landry, traveled to Faneuil Hall Square in Boston to receive an EPA Environmental Merit Award. Each year, EPA Region 1 honors the passion, … Continue reading →

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Soak up Rain New England Webinar – June 13

Posted on May 25, 2017 by barbara.mcmillan

  Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series Tuesday, June 13th   1:00 to 2:00 pm EST                   Register Here Rain Gardens to the Rescue: Using plants and natural systems to manage stormwater Polluted runoff is one of the greatest threats … Continue reading →

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