Clean Water

Forests are nature's water filter. The Forest Society's mission includes conserving land that keeps our waters clean and cool for human and wildlife consumption. Visit this page to explore stories, projects and stewardship related to sustaining our supply of clean water in New Hampshire.

A birds-eye view of the Merrimack River meandering next to Stillhouse Forest.

The Merrimack River: How Revisiting Its History Helps to Renew Action

Brenna Woodman
September 14, 2021

A new book sheds light on the Merrimack's complicated relationship with manmade elements and provides insights on current threats.

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Paddlers on the Merrimack River

Launch Into the Merrimack Paddle Challenge

Kelly
June 16, 2021

The do-it-yourself challenge runs from June 15 through September 30 along the Merrimack River and its tributaries.

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Merrimack Valley
Recreation

Merrimack Paddle Challenge

Kayak on a beach along the Merrimack River

Merrimack Paddle Challenge logo

 

Earth Day 2021

Celebrate the earth all month long with the Forest Society this April. 

Merrimack Paddle Challenge

The Merrimack Paddle Challenge is a new DIY adventure that will launch in summer 2021!

We look forward to sharing more about how you can protect and enjoy the Merrimack River watershed with us soon.

A logo with Merrimack Paddle Challenge written between a paddle and waves.

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

Celebrate Earth Month & Learn About a River at Risk

Anna Berry
March 24, 2021

New Hampshire PBS will air the Forest Society's acclaimed documentary on Thursday, April 1 at 8 PM.

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View looking west upriver at I-93 bridge over Merrimack River in soft, pink morning light on wide, placid river in Concord, NH

A New Way to See the Merrimack Watershed

Anna Berry
January 12, 2021

Thanks to the Clean Water Act of 1972, the Merrimack has been cleaned up considerably over the last 50 years. But there is still work to be done.

Merrimack Valley
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Wildlife
A brook trout is pictured in the water.

Acclaimed Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series Starts in March

Anna Berry
February 22, 2021

The annual series has moved online this year, with experts exploring topics ranging from restoring wildlife habitat to foraging for edible native plants.

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Working Forests
Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.

Together, we made it through 2020

Anna Berry
December 31, 2020

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view a short slideshow of some highlights from our year of conserving, enjoying and caring for forests.

Land Conservation
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