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Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Action Days

Since late May, the smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada has traveled down to the U.S. and caused major problems for our air quality. While New Hampshire was spared some of the more drastic impacts, we did feel the effects. In fact, we had to issue two smoke advisories over the span of one week to account for the particle air pollution coming from our northern neighbor. What does it mean when NHDES officials call for an Air Quality Action Day?

Have a Public Pool or Spa? Make Sure the Facility is Registered!

Owners and operators of public bathing facilities (PBFs) are required by New Hampshire law to register all existing and new public pools or spas with the state, conduct an annual fee-based self-certification of each existing facility, and certify that the PBF is operated under the supervision of a certified pool operator.

GULF OF MAINE COUNCIL

Three Cheers for the NH Winners of the Annual Awards Honoring Gulf Protectors

Three New Hampshire award winners, including NHDES Assistant Director of the Water Division Ted Diers, were among the individuals and organizations honored by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment this year!

Water-Quality-Friendly Landscaping Focus of Workshop

“This was the best workshop on this topic I have attended to date” was one of the many positive comments from those who gathered in Swanzey for the two-day “Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop 2023.”  

More News from NHDES

• Atkinson, Goffstown Projects Receive ARM Fund Money
• NHDES Source Water Protection Awarded to Portsmouth, Rye
• DWGTF Source Water Protection Program Grant Round Opens
• Shoreland Program Team Represent at Lakes Congress

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