Monthly Archives: September 2012

Pemi River project becomes NH’s 6th EPA Success Story

A Trout Unlimited project to restore an impaired section of the Pemigewasset River that began with a 319 grant in 2003 was recently approved by EPA as a 319 Nonpoint Source Success Story.  In what was the largest-scale river restoration … Continue reading

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Set Sail on the Gundalow for a Nonpoint Source Management Presentation

 JOIN US THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27  for an evening sail 5:00-6:30 on the gundalow Piscataqua. The evening will include a presentation “Managing Your Non-Point Source Pollution” with guest speaker Dave Cedarholm from the Durham Department of Public Works. Tickets are free … Continue reading

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EPA technical assistance available for smart growth

EPA announced this week that its Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program will be offering free technical assistance to communities interested in implementing smart growth approaches. The program provides quick, targeted technical assistance using a wide variety of tools designed … Continue reading

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Stormwater Workshop

Paying for Municipal Stormwater Programs: Confronting Challenges, Recognizing Opportunities, and Building Community Consensus October 18, 2012, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM The Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center 89 Depot Road Greenland, New Hampshire New England municipalities operating separate storm sewer … Continue reading

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2013 Watershed Assistance Grants RFP Released

The 2013 Watershed Assistance Grants RFP is now available on the DES website at: 2013 Watershed Assistance Grants RFP. The RFP incorporates changes to the national 319 program guidelines, which generally strengthen watershed-based plan requirements and emphasize measurable results. The … Continue reading

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Workshop Announcement: Protect Drinking Water Resources in the Lakes Region

The Lakes Region Planning Commission, in collaboration with the NH Department of Environmental Services, is pleased to present: MAKING PROGRESS TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER RESOURCES IN THE LAKES REGION: A workshop highlighting innovative local efforts to preserve drinking water resources … Continue reading

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Campus RainWorks Challenge

For all of you University folks or friends of University folks out there, here is a great opportunity! http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/crw_challenge.cfm

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319 Guidelines Coming Soon

The Association of Clean Water Administrators is holding a September 13 teleconference with EPA and state 319 program coordinators to release a draft of the new 319 program guidelines. DES intends to release the 2013 Request for Proposals for Watershed … Continue reading

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