One of the priority issue for the conservation community this legislative session is the preservation of the New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority. It now looks like the ongoing advocacy of the New Hampshire business community to preserve this important group is starting to pay off!
Begun in 2007, the NHRTA is the agency that is working hard to...
We all know that creating New Hampshire’s budget is no easy task. Creating a plan where everyone is satisfied is anything but simple. While it is unfortunate that some critical environmental programs remain on the chopping block, there is a positive note in regards to New Hampshire State Parks.
While not in the state's operating budget, the Park...
As warmer weather hopefully hits the Granite State soon, many start to shift their mind towards their favorite summer activity. Often this includes activities such as hiking, visiting the beach, or fishing. Yet this year might be a little different for some. Due to a potential cut in budget, shellfishing may no longer be a New Hampshire...
Each year our partner, New Hampshire Audubon, presents two awards at their annual Meeting of the Membership. This year is no different, and they are looking for nominations. New Hampshire Audubon, which was founded in 1914, focuses on environmental education, wildlife monitoring, the conservation of 8,000 acres of land and environmental public policy. This non-profit organization is...
On Friday, April 8th the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance will host a 25th Anniversary Preservation Conference. An opportunity to pool together ideas and thoughts, the focus will be on the various thoughts and methods of protecting the Granite State. The conference, which is held every other year, will be hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Art...
As spring rapidly approaches, the official first day is March 20th, New Hampshire is slowly shedding its deep freeze of snow and ice. During this time one should be especially careful around melting lakes and rivers. Yet it is also a beautiful time to take a hike to these areas as the region slowly begins to bloom....
Starting Monday March 14th, meetings will be held nightly in response to the Northern Pass Transmission Line. These meetings will be open to the public and are hosted by the Department of Energy. While six of these meetings were originally scheduled in the communities along the preferred path of the transmission line, per request of New Hampshire...
The news is filled with reports on the policy details of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). While this information is useful, it often leaves a disconnection on how the program actually affects people of New Hampshire. In an attempt to remedy this problem, Conservation New Hampshire is profiling the town of Temple, who was a recipient...
When you are opening up that heart shaped box filled with chocolates this Valentine’s Day, think green! The producer of this box is most likely Two C Pack, a company based in Nashua. Two C Pack’s heart boxes are their specialty, as they are responsible for providing boxes to chocolate leaders such as Hershey, Godiva, and Ghirardelli....
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...
