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23rd Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference
Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
May 15-16, 2012
Since 1990, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), in partnership with its member states, has been coordinating the Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, the premier forum in our region for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. The conference brings together all those in our region involved in NPS pollution management, including participants from state, federal, and municipal governments, the private sector, academia, and watershed organizations. more... |
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Annual State Energy Conference & Awards
Friday, May 18, 2012
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Department of Environmental Services
29 Hazen Drive, Concord
Don’t miss the first ever Energy Fair featuring energy conserving products and clean energy technologies! Conference attendees will: learn about past and current energy efficiency projects and their effectiveness, how to establish an energy savings team within your own agency, and the potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to help achieve the state's energy goals. more...  |
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Wetlands Evaluation Workshop - The NH Method and the NEW NH Wetlands Mapper!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, NH
12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a springtime Friday afternoon workshop and learn how you can use the revised NH Method and the NEW NH Wetlands Mapper for evaluating wetlands in your town!
After over 20 years of successful application in New Hampshire, the Method for Inventorying and Evaluating Freshwater Wetlands in New Hampshire (NH Method) was thoroughly revised and released in June 2011. In 2010-2012, UNH Cooperative Extension led the development of a companion mapping web site, the NH Wetlands Mapper, that creates maps and provides data needed to complete wetland evaluations using the NH Method.
The workshop will include:
- An introduction to the revised NH Method & the NH Wetlands Mapper
- Interpreting results of wetland evaluations
- Field evaluation of a local wetland
There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required.
Visit the NH Method Website for workshop details, directions and online registration.
Questions about registration? Contact sharon.hughes@unh.edu or amanda.stone@unh.edu |
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Pocket Neighborhoods - Creating Small Scale Community in a Large Scale World
Monday, May 21, 2012
1:30-4:30
Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord, NH
An afternoon with Pacific Northwest architect and author with Ross Chapin. Pocket neighborhoods have nearby neighbors coming together around a shared commons. These small-scale settings foster a sense of community while preserving personal privacy. Admission is free but registration is required by May 18th. Contact Brenda at (603) 228-2151 x0 or bbrenda@foxfirenh.com. more... |
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Your Land, Clean Water, Your Legacy (Contoocook River Watershed)
May 23, 2012, 6-8PM
Pat’s Peak,
Henniker, NH
FREE, pre-registration required (Register by May 16, 2012 to help us plan for refreshments)
Due to the findings in the USDA Private Forests, Public Benefits report, the Contoocook and Merrimack river watersheds are ranked #2 and #4 nationwide to experience the most change in water quality as a result of increases in housing density on private forestlands. Come find out what you can do and how you can help prevent this from happening. more... |
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Two Section 106 Seminars - Learn about Section 106 from the Federal agency responsible for administering the NHPA's Section 106 review process
Section 106 Essentials: June 5-6, 2012, Portland, ME
Advanced Section 106: June 19, 2012, Manchester, NH
What is Section 106 Review?
In the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), Congress established a comprehensive program to preserve the historical and cultural foundations of the nation as a living part of community life. Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to consider the effects of each project they fund, license or permit on historic properties. Section 106 review encourages, but does not mandate, preservation.
Who should attend?
Section 106 Essentials is appropriate for federal, state or local government officials, tribal representatives and private consultants who encounter federal preservation regulations in their jobs.
Advanced Section 106 is directed toward environmental and cultural resourses personnel who have previously attended the Section 106 Essentials course.
Role of Division of Historical Resources
The Division of Historical Resources is charged with representing New Hampshire's interest in protecting the State's significant historic, architectural, archaeological and cultural resources. The Division's role as State Historic Preservation Office in project review is advisory and consultative.
Registration Information
The Section 106 seminars are being offered by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), a Federal agency. For more information and registration, visit: www.achp.gov
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Adapting Cities to Climate Change
June 6, 2012
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Cities and smaller communities are facing more severe hazards and sea-level rise. In this program, planners explore the issues of infrastructure and land changes, as well as environmental and economic changes. How do we know what the effects of climate change will be and how do we adapt? Explore both research and planning preparation.
The New Hampshire Planners Association and New Hampshire’s Regional Planning Commissions are sponsoring the American Planning Association’s Advanced Intensive Series Webinars. Our organizations have jointly funded the purchase of these six programs, which are live presentations on topics of importance to planners to be held throughout the year. The webinars consist of a PowerPoint presentation and live audio commentary from national experts on the subjects. All are approved for AICP Certification Maintenance credit.
This webinar will be hosted by the NH Local Government Center, 25 Triangle Park Drive, Concord NH (directions)
To participate in this live session without paying, you must be on location at LGC—you cannot call in from your home or office without paying (to APA) to register. Refreshments will be provided. In the future, the Regional Planning Commissions may organize additional presentations of these materials after we receive the program CDs, but those dates are not set.
RSVP to nhplanners@gmail.com. |
1.5 CM credits available |
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Wetlands Evaluation Workshop - The NH Method and the NEW NH Wetlands Mapper!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Bow Town Hall
Bow, NH
12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a springtime Friday afternoon workshop and learn how you can use the revised NH Method and the NEW NH Wetlands Mapper for evaluating wetlands in your town!
After over 20 years of successful application in New Hampshire, the Method for Inventorying and Evaluating Freshwater Wetlands in New Hampshire (NH Method) was thoroughly revised and released in June 2011. In 2010-2012, UNH Cooperative Extension led the development of a companion mapping web site, the NH Wetlands Mapper, that creates maps and provides data needed to complete wetland evaluations using the NH Method.
The workshop will include:
- An introduction to the revised NH Method & the NH Wetlands Mapper
- Interpreting results of wetland evaluations
- Field evaluation of a local wetland
There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required.
Visit the NH Method Website for workshop details, directions and online registration.
Questions about registration? Contact sharon.hughes@unh.edu or amanda.stone@unh.edu |
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2012 New England Lakes Conference
June 8 & 9, 2012
Durham, NH
The New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society (NEC-NALMS) is dedicated to helping ensure that we have clean lakes and effective water management throughout New England, by sharing information on water and lakes with everyone who affects water quality - all of us. So we are excited to host our regional conference on the beautiful campus of the University of New Hampshire in Durham in 2012. The conference will feature concurrent workshops on Friday, June 8th with concurrent technical sessions on Saturday, June 9th.
Friday's extended afternoon workshops and Saturday presentations will provide a wealth of information of lake, water and watersheds. They are designed to be of interest to lake association members, lakeshore residents or business owners, lake managers and agency personnel from throughout the region
Topics include:
Watershed management, in-lake management, exotic species identification and control, fisheries management and ecology, algal blooms ecology and impacts, lake ecology and climate changes as it relates to lakes.
Preliminary agenda, registration form and conference information |
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Gathering for Water Professionals
June 19, 2012 - 2:00 to 5:00
Concord, NH
In addition to the listening sessions held on May 8th, the Water Sustainability Commission will also be holding a specific session for those representing organizations or communities already working on issues of water sustainability. Additional information will be made available soon. To register, please visit NH Listens.
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Your Land, Clean Water, Your Legacy (Upper Merrimack River Watershed)
June 21, 2012, 6-8PM
Jellystone Park, New Hampton, NH
FREE, pre-registration required (Register by June 8, 2012 to help us plan for refreshments)
Due to the findings in the USDA Private Forests, Public Benefits report, the Contoocook and Merrimack river watersheds are ranked #2 and #4 nationwide to experience the most change in water quality as a result of increases in housing density on private forestlands. Come find out what you can do and how you can help prevent this from happening. more... |
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2012 Planning Law Review
June 27, 2012
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Keep abreast of the latest developments in case law and legislation. Whether it is the Supreme Court considering First Amendment issues or states focusing on property rights, a panel of attorneys will highlight new trends, important precedents, unsettled issues, and pending decisions. Hear an update on federal legislation and what it will mean for your community, as well as where amicus briefs were filed and why.
The New Hampshire Planners Association and New Hampshire’s Regional Planning Commissions are sponsoring the American Planning Association’s Advanced Intensive Series Webinars. Our organizations have jointly funded the purchase of these six programs, which are live presentations on topics of importance to planners to be held throughout the year. The webinars consist of a PowerPoint presentation and live audio commentary from national experts on the subjects. All are approved for AICP Certification Maintenance credit.
This webinar will be hosted by the NH Local Government Center, 25 Triangle Park Drive, Concord NH (directions)
To participate in this live session without paying, you must be on location at LGC—you cannot call in from your home or office without paying (to APA) to register. Refreshments will be provided. In the future, the Regional Planning Commissions may organize additional presentations of these materials after we receive the program CDs, but those dates are not set.
RSVP to nhplanners@gmail.com. |
1.5 CM credits available |
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GIS/GPS Boot Camp
July 16-20, 2012
The UNH Cooperative Extension Geospatial Technologies Training Center will offer our 5-day, intensive GIS/GPS Boot Camp workshop in Lee, NH from July 16-20, 2012.
GIS/GPS Boot Camp is the training center's most comprehensive course to learn geospatial technologies. Participants of the workshop will both learn a wide range of computer mapping techniques, and will get the chance to put their newfound skills to use in their own mini-project during the course.
No previous experience in GIS or GPS is required, although all skill levels are welcome.
Topics in the course include:
- basic geospatial concepts including GIS, GPS, online mapping, getting/creating/managing GIS data
- making and editing maps using ArcGIS 10, Google Earth and free GIS software
- GPS navigation, data collection and integration with maps
- sharing GIS data and maps online using ArcGIS Online and Google Maps
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
September 12, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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2012 Health Impact Assessment Training Event
September 12 & 13, 2012
Save the Dates!
Health impact assessment (HlA) is commonly defined as "a combination of procedures, methods, and tools by which a policy, program, or project may be judged as to its potential effects on the health of a population, and the distribution of those effects within the population" (1999 Gothenburg consensus statement). Learn how HIA can work in New Hampshire communities. more... |
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
September 19, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
September 12, 19, 26, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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NNECAPA Annual Fall Conference
October 4th & 5th,2012, Brunswick, Maine
"Lead, Inspire and Innovate – How Planners Can Affect Political and Community Leadership"
Save the date! more...
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
October 10, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
October 17, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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Municipal Law Lecture Series
October 24, 2012
The Municipal Law Lecture Series is a series of three land use lectures held in six locations throughout the state for members of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in or responsibility for any aspect of municipal land use, including members of planning boards, zoning boards and conservation commissions, and selectmen, councilors, planners, building inspectors and code officers. Attendees will receive a copy of the accompanying lecture publication. more... |
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Land Use Conference
October 27, 2012
Sponsored by the Local Government Center. more...
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LGC Annual Conference
November 14 & 15, 2012
Save the date for the LGC Annual Conference. more... |
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