When people think about New Hampshire, one of the first things that comes to mind is the state’s beautiful park system. Acre upon acre is protected for appreciation by the public and is a tremendous asset to the Granite State. The activities these parks offer are near limitless, with popular choices being anything from enjoying the beach,...
The White Mountains are perhaps New Hampshire’s finest treasure. While it seems obvious that these natural wonders and the surrounding forest need to be preserved, this was not the case prior to the Weeks Act. The Weeks Act, which will celebrate its 100th birthday on March 1st, is the product of John Weeks. Born in 1860, Weeks...
Has starting snowball fights and creating an extended family of snowmen lost its fun? Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this weekend? Then the town of Laconia has an answer for you, as it is offering a non-traditional way to enjoy the abundance of white stuff. Get some fresh air and enjoy New...
The following were the remarks of Ted Manning, Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing at Eastern Mountain Sports, at the 2011 Environmental Policy Breakfast.
"Good morning and thank you all for coming together this morning to discuss NH’s conservation priorities.
My name is Ted Manning and I work for Eastern Mountain Sports as the Executive Vice President.
I have been...
"The environmental challenges we face ... will not simply go away if we turn our head. That is not the New Hampshire way."
With these inspiring words, Republican Senate President Peter Bragdon kicked off the 2011 Environmental Policy Breakfast. The "Green Eggs and New HAMpshire" event drew more than 300 people for delicious food and fascinating conversation on...
Preserving the New Hampshire Advantage means making the right choices now to maintain our quality of life at the lowest cost possible. With that in mind, the state's environmental community has identified five key policy priorities for 2011. These issues were selected because they strike at the heart of NH's Yankee values: Independence, frugality, ingenuity, and an...
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests have filed petitions with the Department of Energy to intervene in opposition of the Northern Pass power line project.
The $1.1 billion project would convey 1200 megawatts of hydroelectric power from Quebec along a 140 mile corridor from the...
Might we point out the conservation program is not only “essential,” but it was the brainstorm of a leading New Hampshire conservative?
Is it any surprise that we disagree with the Union Leader’s recent editorial stance on LCHIP?
Frankly, we think support of LCHIP and preserving New Hampshire’s scenic natural landscape is in fact more than...
A large crowd turned out at the Legislative Office Building in Concord as the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) announced the award of 24 matching grants to conservation projects across the state. The projects will help protect 13 historic structures and 4317 acres of land, including 233 acres of farmland.
Speakers all pointed out...
