Monthly Archives: July 2015

NH Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Draft 2015 Project Priority Lists & Intended Use Plan Released

Posted on July 31, 2015 by barbara.mcmillan

NH CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM DRAFT 2015 PROJECT PRIORITY LISTS, INTENDED USE PLAN andAFFORDABILITY CRITERIA are AVAILABLE for PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH AUG. 28, 2015  There are two Draft Project Priority Lists, one for wastewater and one for stormwater and … Continue reading →

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AWWA Landscaping for Healthy Lakes Workshop

Posted on July 23, 2015 by linda.schier

On June 27, 2015 AWWA held a workshop on healthy lakes landscaping, which dealt with spotting erosion and installing best management practices (BMPs) to stop this erosion while beautifying the property. Video savant Jim Miller of Wakefield’s Clearview Community TV was … Continue reading →

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Nonpoint Source Management 2014 Annual Report

Posted on July 17, 2015 by admin

Read about the successes made in the New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Program last year with the financial assistance of EPA’s Section 319 program and the hard work of our project partners  http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/publications/ard/documents/r-wd-15-7.pdf

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Why Do Rivers Do That? —-The New Hampshire Rivers Council Annual Meeting and Evening Program on Thursday, July 30th beginning at 5:30 and 6:30 PM respectively – Don’t miss out on your chance to chat with others about sinuosity, meander belt widths, equilibrium, large wood, and all things fluvial!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Steve Landry

So…why do rivers do that? With recent and historic flooding, landslides, and avulsions in our area, it seems that rivers do wild and inexplicable things—but are they really unpredictable? Can we prevent these catastrophes? Should we? Dr. John Field, an … Continue reading →

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State of Milfoil in Winnipesaukee – 50 Yrs. Later!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Pat Tarpey

Lake Winnipesaukee has the dubious distinction of being the lake in NH where milfoil was first discovered in 1965. 50 years later, the plant can be found in most areas of the lake. Communities have invested tremendous time and money … Continue reading →

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RFQ for Shoreline Restoration and Stormwater Managment

Posted on July 1, 2015 by sally.soule

The Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance requests qualifications for consultants to assist with the following project: Province Lake Watershed Management Plan Implementation Phase 1 – Residential Shoreline Restoration & Stormwater Management To download the RFQ, click here:AWWA PL Landscape Design RFQ … Continue reading →

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