Contaminants of Emerging Concern research and findings on Cape Cod
Unknowns about the impacts of stormwater infiltration on source water
Developing new water supplies in areas of growth and land use challenges, prioritizing protection of future water supply areas
The initiatives of water supply protection collaborative known as NEWMAN.
I spoke on Source Water Protection and Development - Conflicts and Convergence which focuses on our recent ordinance update and land protection evaluation work with the Towns of Brentwood and Kingston. The Symposium Agenda and my presentation are posted on the Truslow RC website.
We are pleased to announce that the
City of Dover, NH has been approved for a $150,000 federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. Truslow RC prepared the grant on their behalf. The funds will help develop outdoor recreation facilities and public water access at the Cochecho River Park, site of the former Dover waste water treatment facility.
Dover Recreation Director Gary Bannon said the grant will make it easier for residents to use the river for fishing, boating and other recreation which allows the city to make a commitment to public access along the river. The dock project is but a small piece of the city's plans to improve its 37-acre waterfront property and the adjacent Maglaras Park.
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The proposed Cochecho River Park site in Dover, NH, as seen from across the river.
TRC's Anna Boudreau with Secretary Jewell at September's announcement
New England Cottontail Removed from Endangered Species List
Earlier this fall, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell announced that a public-private partnership uniting foresters, farmers, birdwatchers, biologists, hunters and other conservationists has saved the New England cottontail from needing protection under the Endangered Species Act. The partnership has also initiated on-the-ground conservation efforts for the cottontail that will benefit the rabbit into the future. Learn more...
Permeable Reactive Barrier Project part of NHDES BMP Palooza
Rockingham County Conservation District and Strafford County Conservation District hosted visitors from NHDES and USEPA as part of the BMP Palooza on October 15th at one of two planned Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) demonstration project sites in Brentwood, NH. We had just finished the site work earlier in the day. Danna Truslow from TruslowRC, Vicky Stafford of SCCD/RCCD and Mark Kelly of Haley and Aldrich, Inc. presented the project and answered questions. More details on the tour are included in the NHDES Environmental Newsletter - November issue.
