Category Archives: Watershed Restoration (Impaired Waters)

Country Pond Lake Association Releases Requests for Qualifications – Boat Launch Design

Posted on August 24, 2022 by sally.soule

Country Pond Lake Association (CPLA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualification from contractors to provide deliverables requested in the project scope of work. In partnership with the Town of Newton, CPLA seeks consulting services … Continue reading →

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2023 Watershed Assistance Grants Available

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Katie Zink

Reminder: A Pre-proposal Consultation is REQUIRED for both 319 and 604(b) grants.  Call or email the project manager for your watershed to discuss your Pre-proposal by September 2, 2022. NHDES’ Watershed Assistance Section has released the 2023 Watershed Assistance Grants’ … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Rivers Council Releases Requests for Qualifications for Winnicut River Stormwater Project

Posted on August 3, 2022 by sally.soule

The New Hampshire Rivers Council (NHRC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualification from contractors to provide deliverables requested in the project scope of work. The project addresses stormwater runoff at a  project site within … Continue reading →

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Get Your Geomorphology On! Register NOW for a 2-day virtual short course with three days of optional in-person field trips around New England.

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Steve Landry

Using Fluvial Geomorphology to Improve Stream Restoration and Watershed Management  The River Management Society and Field Geology Services are pleased to offer a short course entitled “Using Fluvial Geomorphology to Improve Stream Restoration and Watershed Management.” The course will be … Continue reading →

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Grants for Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal

Posted on June 15, 2022 by sally.soule

Up to $65 million in funding is available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for fish passage projects that will remove in-stream barriers. This funding will support projects that reopen migratory pathways and restore access to healthy habitat for fish. In … Continue reading →

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Invitation from Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee to Learn About the City of Concord Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study – May 16th at 7:00 PM

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Steve Landry

  Not sure what to do this Monday night (May 16th) at 7:00 PM? Come join the Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee https://www.merrimackriver.org/ and hear from their guest speaker about the Stormwater Feasibility Study completed in 2020 for the City of … Continue reading →

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Culvert Flood Risk Assistance Grant Application

Posted on May 10, 2022 by sally.soule

NHDES is Accepting Applications for Culvert Flood Risk Assistance Grants  The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is accepting Culvert Flood Risk Assistance Grant applications for replacement of outdated, undersized, perched, and/or degraded culverts that are highly susceptible to … Continue reading →

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Invitation to USEPA Listening Sessions with s319 Watershed Assistance Grant Recipients (past, current, and future!)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Steve Landry

Please see below for an announcement from EPA regarding a series of listening sessions for communities and local organizations that are current or potential recipients of 319 sub-awards. “On September 27, 2022, EPA released a memo entitled Near-term Actions  to … Continue reading →

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Environmental Justice Listening Sessions for the Nonpoint Source and Gulf Hypoxia Communities

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Katie Zink

On September 27, 2021, EPA released a memo entitled Near-term Actions to Support Environmental Justice in the Nonpoint Source Program. In the memo, EPA committed to taking action to ensure equitable and fair access to the benefits of cleaner water … Continue reading →

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Town of Madison Salt Brining Workshop – Tuesday April 19th – REGISTER NOW!

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Steve Landry

On Tuesday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Madison’s Department of Public Works and town officials will share how they were able to reduce salt use and save money this winter using a salt brining system and truck. Brining … Continue reading →

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