Monthly Archives: May 2014

2014 Lakes Congress Early Bird Registration Ends Soon!

Quick Facts: What: 2014 Lakes Congress – New Hampshire Lakes Association’s annual educational & networking event When: Friday, June 27, 2014 Where: Church Landing at Mills Falls, Meredith, NH For More Information: Click here. To Register: Click here. To Exhibit: … Continue reading

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Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Project Funding Available for Municipalities!

The NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is soliciting pre-applications from municipalities for stormwater and nonpoint source (NPS) projects under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).  While this program has traditionally provided funds for wastewater treatment, this is the … Continue reading

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Become a River Runner!

Have you seen a new aquatic plant and aren’t sure what it is? Do you care about your local river or stream? Do you want to do more to prevent invasive species infestations? You can help stop infestations in their … Continue reading

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LakeFest 2014: Raft-a-Palooza: Help set a World Record & Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species!

The New Hampshire Lakes Association (NH LAKES) is thrilled to announce LakeFest will return to Lake Winnipesaukee’s Endicott Rock Park in Laconia, NH, on August 3 with LakeFest 2014: Raft-a-Palooza! This year’s LakeFest will feature a Guinness Rematch, as paddlers try … Continue reading

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Learn How to Save Your Lake

Time to Register!! On Saturday, June 14th, from 8:45 – 2:30, join experts from the Maine Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program and the NH Department of Environmental Services to learn how you can help prevent an invasive aquatic plant infestation in your lake.  This workshop, held in … Continue reading

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Funding Available for Watershed-based Plans!

Every other year, DES issues a request for proposals to the 9 Regional Planning Commissions and the Connecticut River Joint Commission for water quality planning funds provided under Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. The top priority for funding … Continue reading

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Event Announcement: Coastal Oil Spill Response 101 Open House

What: Coastal Oil Spill Response 101 Open House When: May 31; 9am-12pm Where: 222 International Drive, Suite 175; Pease Tradeport; Portsmouth, NH Event Contact: Oil Spill Response Coordinator Carroll Brown; carroll.brownjr@des.nh.gov; (603) 271-3000. Learn how the oil industry, the New Hampshire Department … Continue reading

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NH DES Watershed Assistance Grants Pre-proposal RFP now available

NH DES Watershed Assistance Section is now requesting Pre-proposals for the 2015 Watershed Assistance Grants to support local initiatives to restore impaired waters or protect high quality waters.  The RFP and Information Packet are available on the DES website at: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/was/categories/grants.htm#warg … Continue reading

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Green Infrastructure Workshops

The Green Infrastructure project team invites you to participate in upcoming regional workshops scheduled for May 2014. The series covers a range of innovative low impact development practices to manage stormwater and protect water quality. Everyone is welcome to attend … Continue reading

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