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Until We Meet Again

To my New Hampshire watershed friends and colleagues, As I prepare to leave New Hampshire at the end of the month and head west to Oregon, I reflect each day on the 24 years I’ve spent getting to know you, … Continue reading

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UNH Stormwater Center Announces 2015 Workshops

UNHSC announced its 2015 workshop schedule.  You can view the workshop schedule and register online at: http://www.unh.edu/unhsc/workshops This year the UNHSC will offer a minimum of 4 local and regional workshops.  A description of each training can be found on the website; … Continue reading

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Registration is now open for the 26th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference!

Attendees and exhibitors can register online or download a registration form. Please register by April 8, 2015 to take advantage of reduced pricing. Both full-conference and single day registrations are available. This year, our conference will feature three plenary and two … Continue reading

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Salt Applicator Training Available!

The UNH Technology Transfer Center announced the spring line-up of salt applicator training courses through the Green SnowPro program. Passing the initial training course enables commercial salt applicators to be certified by DES. Certification provides liability protection against damages for … Continue reading

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Save the Date — NEIWPCC Nonpoint Source Meeting, Freeport, Maine!

Please distribute widely with apologies for cross-posting: Save the Date & Call for Abstracts! The 26th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference for the New England states and New York will be held on April 28-29, 2015 at the Harraseeket Inn … Continue reading

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DES Local Source Water Protection Grants Available

The grants are available to water suppliers, municipalities, regional planning agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, conservation districts, and state agencies for projects protecting public drinking water supplies. Applicants can receive up to $20,000 per project, and there is no local … Continue reading

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Restoration Funds Available in the Upper Connecticut Watershed

The Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement fund is soliciting proposals for wetlands/shoreland/riparian restoration projects in the CT river watershed, from Lebanon north.  Concept papers are due Nov. 14.  Click here for details:  http://www.nhcf.org/page.aspx?pid=676&erid=495436&trid=4875ff3d-4502-46f3-badf-c660cdc8f9cc

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Funding Available for Watershed-based Plans!

Every other year, DES issues a request for proposals to the 9 Regional Planning Commissions and the Connecticut River Joint Commission for water quality planning funds provided under Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. The top priority for funding … Continue reading

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NH DES Watershed Assistance Grants Pre-proposal RFP now available

NH DES Watershed Assistance Section is now requesting Pre-proposals for the 2015 Watershed Assistance Grants to support local initiatives to restore impaired waters or protect high quality waters.  The RFP and Information Packet are available on the DES website at: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/was/categories/grants.htm#warg … Continue reading

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New England Nonpoint Source Conference

Early Bird Registration Ends Next Week for the 25th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference! The reduced pricing registration deadline is one week away. Please register by Wednesday, April 9th to take advantage of reduced rates, and make your hotel reservations … Continue reading

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