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...
Few know that Monadnock Paper Mills in Bennington is the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States.
As a fixture in the Granite State since 1819, it has seen its share of competition and internal changes. Yet with all the changes, the company’s dedication to protecting the local environment has remained a...
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...
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...
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....
As we are taught in grade school, water is necessary for everyone to survive. Addressing this need is an upcoming event at Plymouth State University, The New Hampshire Water and Watershed Conference. Being held March 25th and 26th, the conference will provide strategies for protecting this natural resource from the local community scale to the national level....
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,...
