Posted on January 3, 2012, by Susie Hackler
Conservation NH asks all New Hampshire voters to request their elected representatives consider a New Year’s Resolution on behalf of New Hampshire’s environment and quality of life: cleanse the legislative calendar early in the session of the dirtiest dozen bills introduced in 2012.
“Legislators have proposed dozens of bills that weaken, and in some instances eliminate, bedrock environmental laws that are...
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Posted on September 7, 2011, by Susie Hackler
A bipartisan group of senators has voted today, September 7th, to uphold Governor Lynch’s veto of a bill which would have removed New Hampshire from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Consistent with the views of over 140 New Hampshire businesses that signed an open letter asking legislators to retain RGGI, these senators wisely voted to have NH...
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Posted on March 29, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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...
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Posted on March 11, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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....
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Posted on March 10, 2011, by Michael O'Meara
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.
As New Hampshire business leaders, we strongly support participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) because...
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Posted on March 4, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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,...
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Posted on February 28, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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...
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Posted on February 25, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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...
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Posted on February 15, 2011, by Michael O'Meara
In lieu of a comprehensive national climate and energy policy, ten forward-thinking northeastern states banded together to create the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Now, short-sighted legislators in New Hampshire threaten the state's energy and economic future by introducing House Bill 519, which would "terminate" the Granite State's participation in the program.
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Posted on February 11, 2011, by Landon Kowalczyk
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...
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