Please join Conservation NH on January 17th at the Grappone Center in Concord for our 5th Annual Environmental Policy Breakfast – a news-making, thought-provoking morning and the greenest political event of the year! Free and ...
Composting in the winter isn’t easy! As I dug my backyard compost bin out from underneath the snow this past October, and then again in November, I began to wonder if vermicomposting might provide ...
Businesses from across New Hampshire are joining in the fight to protect the state's energy future and support participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Add your business to the list by contacting John Greene ...
As presented at our Annual Legislative Breakfast, please be sure to catch up on the best bills of 2012 for NH's environment!
HB 1481 To Improve Water Quality in Great Bay and other Impaired Water Bodies
Nitrogen pollution from non-point sources has led to a degradation of the water quality in the Great...
Conservation NH asks all New Hampshire voters to request their elected representatives consider a New Year’s Resolution on behalf of New Hampshire’s environment and quality of life: cleanse the legislative calendar early in the session of the dirtiest dozen bills introduced in 2012.
“Legislators have proposed dozens of bills that weaken, and in some instances eliminate, bedrock environmental laws that are...
Our first annual Harvest Party was a wonderful success! It included a great turn-out, a premium fun factor and the announcement that an exhilarating, no-holds-barred 28-day fundraising drive had achieved its dollar goal -- and then some!
Close to 100 policy makers, environmental advocates, business leaders and other friends enjoyed local cider and a variety of...
A bipartisan group of senators has voted today, September 7th, to uphold Governor Lynch’s veto of a bill which would have removed New Hampshire from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Consistent with the views of over 140 New Hampshire businesses that signed an open letter asking legislators to retain RGGI, these senators wisely voted to have NH...
Conservation NH's founding Executive Director leaves an organization recognized in the New Hampshire Statehouse as a leading voice for the protection of New Hampshire's environment. Recently named Director of Government...
While it may sound counterintuitive, Conservation NH is urging Governor Lynch to veto changes to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (SB 154) - changes that have already been agreed to by a diverse coalition of interests.
The reason for the veto has nothing to do with the intent of the original bill which will make some positive reforms...
For the 2nd year, on July 28th The Green Alliance is hosting a summer gala aboard the MV Thomas Laighton and Conservation NH will be aboard! Read More »
Members generate $1,000 donation for Conservation NH by going paperless
For the third consecutive year, St. Mary’s Bank made a $1,000 donation to a local environmental organization on behalf of members who elected to receive bank statements electronically. The credit union donated $2 to Conservation NH for each of the first 500 members who made the...
The New Hampshire conservation community is losing one of our top advocacy voices to Vermont.
Joel Harrington, the Government Relations Director for the Nature Conservancy, announced today that he is leaving the organization for a position with Vermont Law School. We are very happy for Joel and wish him only the best in his...
Earlier this month, our Executive Director Jim O'Brien visited Washington D.C. for a lobby day with counterparts from state conservation leagues around the country. While there, Jim attended the League of Conservation Voter's annual dinner gala event where Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson delivered the keynote address.
While in Washington, Jim had the opportunity to meet with...
