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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
The sun sets over the Merrimack River near the Forest Society's conservation area.

"The Merrimack: River at Risk" Selected for NH Film Festival

Anna Berry | September 13, 2022

The festival will take place from October 6 through October 9 on the Seacoast.