Monthly Archives: July 2012

There are still a few spaces available for the Bacteria Source Tracking Workshop on August 8!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by sally.soule

FB Environmental and NH DES are pleased to be offering a half day workshop on bacteria source tracking methods.  Methods include Canine Detection, Microbial Source Tracking, Bacteria Sampling, and more!  The workshop will include scent-detection demonstrations by Sable and Logan, … Continue reading →

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Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance and Langley Shores Road Association Complete Stormwater Runoff Project with Maine DEP Funding

Posted on July 26, 2012 by sally.soule

A grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been instrumental in helping the Langley Shores Road Association of Acton, ME, and its partners control stormwater runoff threatening the water quality of Great East Lake. The work … Continue reading →

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Mirror Lake Watershed Mgt Plan

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

      The Mirror Lake Watershed Management Plan (WMP) is a comprehensive diagnostic study of Mirror Lake’s watershed and analysis of the quality of Mirror Lake.  It provides projections of future conditions of the lake as well as an on-going remediation … Continue reading →

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Update to the NH Residential Loading Model

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

Version 1.09 of the NH Residential Loading Model and updated instructions are now available on the DES website at: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/stormwater/stormwater-mgmt-homeowners.htm. Among other things, the update includes: Bug fixes Removal of unnecessary cells Addition of “best possible stormwater footprint” when comparing the … Continue reading →

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Reminder: There’s still time to sign up for the August 8th Bacteria Workshop!!!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by sally.soule

There’s still time to sign up for this exciting workshop!! FB Environmental and NH DES are pleased to be offering a half day workshop on bacteria source tracking methods for identifying illicit discharges in your town.  The workshop includes: Canine Detection, Microbial … Continue reading →

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2013 Watershed Assistance Grants RFP schedule

Posted on July 12, 2012 by eric williams

In past years, we have issued a request for pre-proposals for Watershed Assistance Grants in the summer, with interviews and full proposals in the fall.  Since EPA is currently revising the national Section 319 program guidelines, we decided to delay … Continue reading →

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Gunstock Brook Study Results Public Meeting

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lisa Morin

On July 17th from 7-8 PM at the Gilford Town Hall there will be a free public meeting to present the findings of a geomorphic assessment study done on the lower 6 miles of Gunstock Brook.  The study and report, … Continue reading →

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Septic System Health Workshop

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lisa Morin

Event Date: July 18th from 6:30 – 8 PM at the Barnstead Town Hall.  Residents from the Barnstead/Gilmanton/Alton area are encouraged to attend a free presentation entitled How to Have a Healthy Septic System.  Presentation topics include: how septic systems … Continue reading →

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Erosion Control Field Day: Implementing Good Erosion Control in New Hampshire

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lisa Morin

Erosion Control Field Day Two chances to attend: August 21st at Gunstock Recreation Area in Gilford, NH August 22nd at Beaver Brook Association in Hollis, NH Qualifies for: 5 hours Professional Development Hours from Envirocert International Inc., and 3 Credit … Continue reading →

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Bacteria Source Tracking Workshop – Canine Scent Detection and More!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by barbara.mcmillan

Register Now for August 8th at the DES Coastal Office in Portsmouth!  Space is limited. FB Environmental and NH DES are pleased to be offering a half day workshop on bacteria source tracking methods for identifying illicit discharges in your … Continue reading →

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