Monthly Archives: August 2013

Project Spotlight: Parsons Creek Restoration Project – Rye

Parsons Creek Watershed Restoration Project Summer Successes! The Town of Rye has been working hard to implement the Parsons Creek Watershed Based Plan this summer. The Rye Department of Public Works has been instrumental in completing much of this work. … Continue reading

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Rochester – Willow Brook Stormwater Project in the News!

Check it out…..Foster’s Daily Democrat has some great coverage of Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter’s recent visit to the Rochester – Willow Brook Stormwater Project: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130815/GJNEWS_01/130819564/-1/ROCNEWS01&template=RochesterRegion Many thanks to the Rochester DPW, School Street School, Cocheco River Watershed Coalition, UNH Stormwater Center, Habitat … Continue reading

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Extension – DRAFT Priority Areas for NPS Management Activities

Hi All, DES has extended the informal comment period for providing initial feedback on the Priority Areas for NPS Management Activities document to August 30, 2013. Please take a look and let us know what you think at 20130702_For Comment_Priority Areas for … Continue reading

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Great Video of Bacteria Sniffing Dogs in Action

Hi All – Here is some good coverage of Sable and Logan in York, Maine yesterday: http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/251569/2/Dogs-help-detect-human-waste-in-water A great plug for raising awareness of bacteria issues in local waters.  Still not too late to check them out yourself in two … Continue reading

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