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Students pose with shovels after planting trees

What We Accomplished Together in 2022

Jack Savage | December 27, 2022

Over the past year, we completed 12 land protection projects, encompassing nearly 2,200 acres.

An expansive view of Lake Solitude in winter.

New Study Shows Climate Change’s Impact on New England Winters

Matt Leahy | December 22, 2022

Most notably, two of the top five cities that experienced the largest increase in winter temperatures were in New England.

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Climate,
Advocacy
NH State House dome seen from Conservation Center in winter covered in snow.

2023 Legislative Session Outlook

Matt Leahy | December 10, 2022

Here are the issue areas we believe will be of interest to environmental protection, renewable energy, and conservation stakeholders in New Hampshire.​

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Advocacy,
Climate
The solar array at The Rocks.

Solar Array Completed at The Rocks to Offset 156,000 Pounds of Carbon Annually

Kelly Whalen | December 10, 2022

The solar array is made up of 180 photovoltaic solar panels spanning three, ground-mounted rows in a field next to the Carriage Barn.

Canadian geese find open water at Lake Massabesic on an early spring day in March.

Study Finds Warming Winters Present a Serious Threat to Water Quality

Matt Leahy | November 27, 2022

The report found that climate change has increased cold season snowmelt, the amount of winter precipitation falling as rain, and the frequency of rain-on-snow precipitation events.

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Advocacy,
Climate
A wild apple tree is covered in snow.

National Climate Assessment to be Updated: Information Session on December 1

Matt Leahy | November 20, 2022

The Global Change Research Act of 1990 mandates the U.S. Global Change Research Program prepare this report every four years.

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Climate,
Advocacy
Jane Difley honored at First Annual Alnoba Leadership Awards

Conservation, Energy Leaders Laud Visionary Leadership of Alan Lewis

Jack Savage | November 7, 2022

“Alan loved the underdogs and always pushed for audacious goals,” said Jack Savage, after Lewis' sudden passing in early November.

Dave Anderson holds a leaf while talking to attendees during a field trip on the floodplain.

Forest Society Celebrates Members & Volunteers at Annual Meeting

Anna Berry, Kelly Whalen | October 4, 2022

Bringing members and friends back to our home in Concord.

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Climate