Water & Wetlands

open landing after forest harvesting completed surrounding with mature white pine trees with bright blue sky background
Sullivan County Stowell Forest Tour
Tour details harvesting and future county land uses, by Terri Munson, contributer
A guided walk was recently held where discussion covered the carefully deigned harvest of red pine that successfully released existing white pine and ... Learn More
Tan and orange colored wood frog
What is The Big Night in Spring and How Can You Help Amphibians During This Time?
Amphibians venture to vernal pools in the spring, but their journeys are not always easy.
In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as The Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine... Learn More
Cover of Good Forestry in the Granite State publication
Good Forestry in the Granite State is Being Revised - Take the Survey!
Help keep Good Forestry relevant and up-to-date by completing the following survey.
Good Forestry in the Granite State: Recommended Voluntary Forest Management Practices for New Hampshire, last published in 2010, is being revised. Hel... Learn More
Green scum on water
Is Green Scum Coming to a Lake Near You?
And What You Should Do If It Does
The sudden unexpected appearance of greenish, stagnant water at a preferred swimming spot is becoming a disturbing summertime experience for more New ... Learn More
An ariel view of some houses buildt along the coast
Seacoast Landowners Learn How to Prepare for and Mitigate Flood Risks
The Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program helps property owners understand flood risks
The Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program helps property owners understand flood risks Learn More
the cover of the book, Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh
Man and Nature: Finding Our Roots in the Natural World
Review by Dennis McFadden, NRS '18
Review by Dennis McFadden, NRS '18 Learn More
Karen Bennett (middle) walks with consulting forester Charlie Moreno (left) and extension specialist Andy Fast (right) on a dirt road
Karen Bennett Honored by New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association
Karen Bennett, UNH Cooperative Extension’s Forestry Specialist and a longtime expert source of practical information for timberland owners, was recent... Learn More
trail in the forest autumn
Add Saving Special Places to Your To-do List
How you can take part in a community of conservationists
How you can take part in a community of conservationists Learn More