Category Archives: Watershed Protection (High Quality Waters)

Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop – March 23

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

   On March 23, Madison resident and gravel road guru, Russ Lanoie, will give a workshop at the Freedom Town Hall on gravel road maintenance techniques that can improve performance and durability of gravel roads while helping protect surface water … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 for the WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Steve Landry

The 2013 WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL – A Climate of Change has been scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2013.  The event is a benefit for the New Hampshire Rivers Council and will be held at Red River Theatres in … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Rain Garden Design and Installation

Posted on March 8, 2013 by barbara.mcmillan

An Introduction to Rain Garden Design and Installation  Rain gardens are where form meets function and the gutter meets the ground. Compared to a patch of lawn a rain garden allows 30% more water to soak into the ground and removes … Continue reading →

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The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Awards Two Grants to the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association for Septic System Upgrade, Repair, and Replacement Cost-Share Initiative

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Steve Landry

Please refer to the front page story from the Union Leader to hear more about this exciting partnership between local and state project partners to protect water resources in the Lake Waukewan and Lake Winona watersheds.  The story can be found … Continue reading →

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Road Salt Pollution Prevention Strategies: An EPA Stormwater Pollution Prevention Webinar

Posted on January 18, 2013 by barbara.mcmillan

Check out the first presenters – from New Hampshire Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST Session Description: EPA’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Webinar Series will highlight efforts to reduce pollutants in stormwater through controlling pollutants … Continue reading →

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Check out AWWA’s Blog: From the Headwaters

Posted on January 4, 2013 by sally.soule

The Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) recently launched From the Headwaters, a blog designed to be a source of information for people interested in AWWA and the region’s watersheds. This winter, Dustin Johnson, AWWA’s Program Director, will be blogging about … Continue reading →

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PREP’s State of Our Estuaries Conference – Registration now Open!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by barbara.mcmillan

On Dec. 7th, 2012 at the Portsmouth Harbor Events Center in Downtown Portsmouth join the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) and municipal, state and federal officials, non-profits, conservation partners and citizens at the 4th Triennial State of Our Estuaries Conference. … Continue reading →

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American Rivers/NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program – Request for Proposals for River Restoration Projects

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Steve Landry

Dear Restoration Partner, American Rivers – NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program is now accepting proposals for river restoration grants.  This partnership seeks to enable environmental and economic renewal in local communities through the removal of stream barriers. All of the information … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop

Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin

October 18, 2012, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main Street, Ossipee, NH This UNH Technology Transfer Center workshop, co-sponsored by the Green Mountain Conservation Group, will be taught by David Eckman, P.E., principal of Eckman Engineering, LLC … Continue reading →

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Watershed Protection Pays

Posted on June 26, 2012 by eric williams

In a new report,  Economic Benefits of Protecting HealthyWatersheds_final, EPA summarizes numerous studies quantifying the benefits of watershed protection, including the value of ecosystem services and avoiding the cost of replacing ecosystem services. A fact sheet is also available on … Continue reading →

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