Monthly Archives: May 2012

Plant Sale & FREE Yardscaping Workshop in Kittery, ME this weekend!

Join the Kittery DPW and students from Traip Academy for a plant sale and FREE Yardscaping Workshop. Learn more about simple, natural practices for maintaining a healthy yard. The event will be held on June 2nd from 9:00 — 11:00 AM … Continue reading

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Funding Available for New Hampshire Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Projects!

The NH Dept of Environmental Services is soliciting pre-applications for stormwater and nonpoint source projects under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. While this program has traditionally provided funds for wastewater treatment and unlined landfill closures, since 2010 it also … Continue reading

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Branch River Clean-up: Volunteers needed!

Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash along the Branch River. Join the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) & the Union Village Community Association for the river clean-up on June 1, 2012. The clean-up will start at 1:00 PM at the AWWA offices in … Continue reading

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AWWA Hosting Shoreland Workshop

Join the Acton Wakefield Watershed Alliance (AWWA) for an exciting workshop:   Learn from the experts about best practices and regulations for NH shorefront activities. Find out what you can do to keep our lakes clean and enjoy your property. The … Continue reading

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Water Quality data for Lake Winnipesaukee now online!

Check out the new interactive map feature on the Winnipesaukee Gateway website. With funding obtained from the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration and the Pardoe Foundation, the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association and the Lakes Region Planning Commission contracted with Applied … Continue reading

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Your Land, Clean Water, Your Legacy – Contoocook River Watershed & Upper Merrimack River Watershed

Due to the findings in the USDA Private Forests, Public Benefits report, the Contoocook and Merrimack river watersheds are ranked #2 and #4 nationwide to experience the most change in water quality as a result of increases in housing density … Continue reading

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