Category Archives: Watershed Restoration (Impaired Waters)

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

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

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!

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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The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services offers a grant program for local communities to monitor public drinking water systems for indicators of cyanobacteria blooms and cyanotoxins

You have heard about cyanobacteria wreaking havoc in our lakes and how it can harm people and pets who swim in it. But, did you know about the impacts of these dangerous blooms on the water you drink? In your … Continue reading

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Register Now For the NHDES 2022 Source Water Protection Conference!

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will hold its 2022 Drinking Water Source Protection Conference on Tuesday, May 24th in-person at the Army National Guard Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, NH and Wednesday, May 25th on-line (virtual) using … Continue reading

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Rivers do what?! A discussion of rivers, river processes, and human interactions and New Hampshire Rivers Council Annual Meeting on March 8th, 2022 from 6 – 8 PM.

Please join the New Hampshire River Council for its annual meeting with updates on work including the Winnicut River watershed and McQuesten Brook. Nick Nelson, fluvial geomorphologist, Inter-Fluve, will present “Rivers do what?! A discussion of rivers, river processes, and human interactions” … Continue reading

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Flood Smart Seacoast: Technical Assistance Opportunity

The Flood Smart Seacoast Project is accepting applications for technical assistance to help New Hampshire’s coastal communities: Incorporate best available coastal flood risk science and guidance in decision-making, Adopt higher floodplain management standards, and Access FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance funding … Continue reading

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Tickets are going as briskly as today’s wind. Be sure to get yours now!!!

The New Hampshire Rivers Council looks forward to seeing you at its twelfth hosting of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Each year, the New Hampshire Rivers brings one of the largest environmental film festivals to you, in theaters or … Continue reading

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – Spofford Lake Watershed Management Plan Implementation Phase II: Public Boat Launch and Shoreline BMPs

SWRPC is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualification from contractors to provide the deliverables requested in the project scope of work. This project represents Phase II of the Spofford Lake Watershed Implementation project and will … Continue reading

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Request For Qualifications for Technical Services Ashuelot River Corridor Plan Update

Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit submittals from individuals/consulting firms to perform technical assistance visits to selected project sites and generate detailed conceptual design plans, calculations and projected costs as described in … Continue reading

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