Conservation NH today announced that two additional New Hampshire based businesses have joined Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in vocally supporting the state's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). All three businesses have recorded radio ads that are currently running across the state.
The New Hampshire State Senate will be voting this week on controversial legislation passed...
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...
While the issue of prescription drug abuse is prevalent across the nation, the federal government has created the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for April 30th.
On Saturday, police departments around the state will take back any unused prescription drug. The purpose is twofold, one reducing the amount of medication that can be used illegally, and secondly...
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...
Conservation New Hampshire would like to congratulate Mike O'Meara who was just named the Interim Executive Director of the NH Sustainable Energy Association (NHSEA). You may know Mike as the New Media Director here at Conservation New Hampshire, responsible for updating this site and our Facebook page and Twitter feed.
While we are sorry to...
If you have been following the news coning out of Concord lately, you would have heard that the state is facing some enormous budget challenges.
Programs across state departments are on the chopping block, as many agencies are expecting layoffs and a reduction of services. Just last week, the House voted on their budget package which would drasticaly...
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...
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...
Businesses from across New Hampshire are joining in the fight to protect the state's energy future and support participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Add your business to the list by contacting John Greene at jgreene@conservationnh.org.
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...
