Rivers & Economic Vibrancy

  • Lamprey River downtown Newmarket

Downtown Rivers Bring Spending

Rivers play an important role in a community’s economy, serving as a place to fish, paddle, enjoy a lunchtime walk, observe wildlife and relax with friends and family. Many New Hampshire communities can become River Towns — communities that embrace their downtown river as a source of economic vibrancy. 

Articles

A group of people walking along a rocky shoreline covered with seaweed and debris. The scene features individuals dressed in jackets and hats, suggesting cool weather, with one person in an orange jacket leading the group and pointing at something on the shore.
Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2026
The 2026 Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop brought together landscaping professionals, watershed groups, and community leaders on March 25–26 in ... Learn More
View of Lake Sunapee on a sunny day
Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2024
On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ... Learn More
Swanzey Lake
Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2023
On March 30 and 31, 2023, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water res... Learn More

Resources

Rivers and Economic Development Research Brief
Throughout history, rivers have been drivers of economic development. Many communities have rivers running through their downtowns and when rivers are... Learn More
Examining the Ecosystem Service of Nutrient Removal in a Coastal Watershed
Ecosystem services are the benefits humans receive from nature. This research examined how conservation land actually helps to clean water and shows h... Learn More

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