Author Archives: Catherine Coletti

Spring for the Bay Event is on April 11!

What: Spring for the Bay Event The Newington Conservation Commission, UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Sea Grant and PREP invite you to an educational event that will help homeowners learn how to care better for their property while reducing the potential … Continue reading

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Public Comment Period Announced for Final DRAFT of the Oyster River Management Plan

The Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) received grant funds to work with the Oyster River Local Advisory Committee (ORLAC) and the DES Rivers Program to assist in the development and adoption of a River Corridor Management Plan for the Oyster … Continue reading

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Oiled Wildlife Response Training for Volunteers

What: This free training will prepare individuals who want to volunteer during an oiled wildlife response in New Hampshire. It will introduce all aspects of oiled wildlife response including safety, medical protocols and cleaning techniques as well as care of animals … Continue reading

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Event Announcement: Coastal Oil Spill Response 101 Open House

What: Coastal Oil Spill Response 101 Open House When: May 31; 9am-12pm Where: 222 International Drive, Suite 175; Pease Tradeport; Portsmouth, NH Event Contact: Oil Spill Response Coordinator Carroll Brown; carroll.brownjr@des.nh.gov; (603) 271-3000. Learn how the oil industry, the New Hampshire Department … Continue reading

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Salt Marsh Ecology and Conservation Workshop Thursday October 17!

What: Riches of NH’s Salt Marshes-Salt Marsh Ecology and Conservation Workshop When: Thursday October 17, 2013 from 8:30 to 11:30 am Where: Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 91 Depot Road, Stratham NH Join municipal … Continue reading

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FREE SAILS for community decision-makers on the gundalow Piscataqua!

The Gundalow Company is offering its Coastal Contemporary Speaking Series  for free to community decision-makers.  Here is what’s coming up in July: July 10: Heather Ballestero, PhD, will discuss the fate of oil after it’s spilled in marine environments and … Continue reading

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Participate in Rivers 101 and Mad River Restoration Workshop on June 19!

What:Rivers 101: How a River Works & the Mad River Restoration Project; Learn more by viewing the Rivers 101 Workshop flyer! When: June 19, 7-9pm Where: Farmington Town Offices 356 Main Street, Farmington, N.H. Please RSVP by calling (603) 994-3500 or … Continue reading

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Contemporary Coastal Issues Summer Series: FREE SAILS for community decision-makers on the gundalow Piscataqua!

The Gundalow Company is offering its Coastal Contemporary Speaking Series on board the Gundalow for free to community decision-makers. The series kicks off June 12!  The series is made possible in part to funding from the DES Coastal Program through … Continue reading

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UNH Stormwater Center Report Now Available!

The University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center has released its 2012 biennial report. This is a general report on the Stormwater Center’s research summarizing eight years of stormwater best management practices research funded by CICEET. Download the UNHSC 2012 Biennial Report  

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