Monthly Archives: August 2016

NHDES and Partners are Hosting the 3rd Annual NH Salt Symposium

Posted on August 31, 2016 by barbara.mcmillan

There is still time to register for the:   2016 New Hampshire Salt Symposium: “Where Commercial Salt Applicators Come to Learn About Winter Property Management” September 13, 2016 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH Watershed organizations and municipalities can encourage … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: November 12th, Pembroke Academy, New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions Annual Meeting

Posted on August 25, 2016 by admin

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River Runners™ invasive species training workshop: August 31, 2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by barbara.mcmillan

Note: This post is forwarded from Steve Landry You are invited: River Runners™    invasive species training (free!) workshop August 31, 2016 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM   Dear River and Watershed friends, Have you seen a new aquatic plant and … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar on Websites from Water Words that Work – Tomorrow! Wow!

Posted on August 15, 2016 by barbara.mcmillan

This free webinar is last minute (tomorrow!) but should be worth it.  Water Words that Work usually does great presentations.   Scroll down to the bottom to register. Webinar: What to Expect From Your Website Tuesday, August 16th at 1pm Eastern Are you … Continue reading →

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UNH Stormwater Center Develops Bioretention Template

Posted on August 11, 2016 by sally.soule

The University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center (UNHSC) has developed an innovative bioretention template for use by municipalities and others to address stormwater runoff and achieve pollutant load reductions. The template combines up-to-date generic design information for innovative bioretention systems with … Continue reading →

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Cyanobacteria and You

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Pat Tarpey

Blooms of potentially toxic cyanobacteria have been happening more frequently around the country and locally in NH.  Cyanobacteria (often referred to as blue-green algae) are a natural component of New Hampshire waterbodies, and are important organisms for the health and … Continue reading →

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Linda Schier of AWWA receives Gulf of Maine Award

Posted on August 4, 2016 by sally.soule

Linda Schier, Executive Director of the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA), has been awarded a 2016 Visionary Award from the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment (GOMC). The Council was created in 1989 by the governments of Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New … Continue reading →

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Landscaping by the Water’s Edge

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Pat Tarpey

The Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA) in partnership with the Moultonborough Conservation Commission are hosting a free program on landscaping practices that help protect and improve water quality on Tuesday, August 9th.  The program will be held from 6:30 – 8:00 … Continue reading →

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