Climate Adaptation

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Preparing for the Future

We help New Hampshire communities prepare for the impacts of a changing climate by organizing educational workshops, providing information, facilitating community conversations around vulnerabilities and priorities, conducting school programs, and connecting communities to the resources they need to adapt to climate change.

Articles

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Soil pH and Plant Growth
Soil pH is a key factor in determining plant health because it directly affects nutrient availability. If the pH falls outside the optimal range for a... Learn More
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Guide to Drought Management for NH Growers
With sporadic rainfall and abnormally dry conditions affecting various parts of the state, many may be currently facing summer drought stress on your ... Learn More
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The Climate Adapted Farm
Making the effects of extreme weather less severe
UNH Extension and NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association has launched a four-part series on the Climate Adapted Farm, Making the effects of extrem... Learn More

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Resources

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Replacing Important Papers
After a disaster (including lost wallet or house fire), important papers may be destroyed, lost, or damaged. Following is information on how to replac... Learn More
5 Ways Conservation Commissions can Protect Coastal Land & Water Resources in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
New Hampshire’s coastal watershed has experienced rapid development in recent decades, resulting in threats to our water resources. When combined with... Learn More
King Tide, Durham, Kyle Pimental
What NH Great Bay Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
DOVER • DURHAM • EXETER • GREENLAND • MADBURY • NEWFIELDS • NEWINGTON • NEWMARKET • ROLLINSFORD • STRATHAM

This fact sheet summarizes g... Learn More
King Tide 2016 photo, Nathalie Morison
What NH Atlantic Coast Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
HAMPTON • HAMPTON FALLS • NEW CASTLE • NORTH HAMPTON • PORTSMOUTH • RYE • SEABROOK

This fact sheet summarizes guidance and voluntary ac... Learn More
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate

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Protect areas for habitat expansion a... Learn More
What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate [fact sheet]
New Hampshire’s natural resources are facing growing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. This requires local action to protect our critic... Learn More