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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
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

Colebrook's News and Sentinel: "No, governor: A North Country view"

November 25, 2022

Now that he’s not a candidate … and therefore we’re not violating our policy against promoting or disparaging candidates, it’s time to sound off a little about New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.

Two people walk through autumn woods.

Report Highlights Outdoor Recreation’s Economic Contributions

Matt Leahy | November 21, 2022

The report estimates New Hampshire saw $2.6 billion in value added from the outdoor recreation sector in 2021.

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Advocacy
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
Lake Solitude in Newbury New Hampshire

New Documentary Explores Mt. Sunapee's Original, Primeval Forest

Matt Leahy | October 27, 2022

The Forest Society has long had a special connection to Mt. Sunapee.

Blue tarp covers cordwood for maple sugaring evaporator

Wood Heat Webinar

Matt Leahy | October 27, 2022

Are high fossil fuel heating prices are driving changes in policy and public perception towards wood heat?

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Advocacy