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December 04, 2008: 101 Acres of Wildlife Habitat Added to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
The Nature Conservancy assists U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in protecting additional important bird habitat.
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Joel Harrington/TNC & Andrew French/USF&WS
Joel Harrington,
603-224-5853
jharrington@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy
Andrew French
(413) 863-0209
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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August 22, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Prepares for Prescribed Burns in the Ossipee Pine Barrens
Five units - 65 acres in all - are prepared and ready for carefully prescribed burns. All that's needed is dry weather and a ready crew.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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August 22, 2008: Nature Conservancy Applauds Cong. Paul Hodes for Advancing Conn. River Study
Study comes at a critical time as state's largest watershed experiences flooding.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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July 21, 2008: Study Finds Widespread Air Pollution Impacts on Ecosystems in New Hampshire and Eastern U.S.
Report Highlights Necessary Changes in Air Quality Standards and Regulations
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 11, 2008: Nature Conservancy Applauds N.H. Lawmakers for Supporting RGGI
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative puts Northeast in lead of combating climate-change emissions.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 07, 2008: A Conservation Future for Newmarket Driving Range
After 12 years, family retires business and Partnership protects land.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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January 28, 2008: Nature Conservancy Acquires 355 Acres in Madison to Conserve Pine Barrens and Silver Lake Watershed
Project protects important groundwater supply and stream linking Silver Lake with Cook’s Pond.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2007: Congress Approves $2.34 Million to Conserve Ossipee Pine Barrens
Ranked No. 2 nationally, the Forest Legacy project will protect New Hampshire's globally rare ecosystem.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 13, 2007: LCHIP Grant Helps Nature Conservancy Protect the Ossipee Pine Barrens
One of several grants recently award by the N.H. Land and Community Heritage Investment Program will help The Nature Conservancy protect one of New Hampshire’s most endangered forest types, the Ossipee Pine Barrens.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 24, 2007: An Enduring Gift for a Piece of Heaven on Great Bay
A family’s foresight and Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protect 79 acres on Great Bay in Newmarket and Durham.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 20, 2007: Nature Conservancy Conducts First Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
After more than five years of careful planning and research, The Nature Conservancy has conducted its first prescribed burns in its Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 18, 2007: Nature Conservancy Welcomes New and Returning Trustees
Taylor Caswell, Alice Chamberlin, William Crangle and Frank Magilligan join New Hampshire Chapter board.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 18, 2007: Nature Conservancy Recognizes Harold Janeway, NH Fish & Game for Conservation in New Hampshire
Sen. Harold Janeway, N.H. Fish and Game, Bruce Goodwin and Hilary Waite are honored with awards during New Hampshire Chapter's annual meeting.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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August 14, 2007: Nature Conservancy Conserves Two Key Tracts in the Ossipee Pine Barrens
Sen. Gregg: The country's No. 2-ranked Forest Legacy project is critical to conserving New Hampshire's most endangered forest ecosystem.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 26, 2007: NH Conservation Community Hails LCHIP Budget Agreement
Thanks to N.H. House and Senate leadership, meaningful funding may soon be on the way for the state's land conservation program.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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May 30, 2007: Nature Conservancy Prepares for Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
It will be a busy spring and summer as The Nature Conservancy works to restore the globally rare Ossipee Pine Barrens through timber management and carefully prescribed burns.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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April 17, 2007: Great Bay Partnership Wins EPA's Environmental Merit Award
For its success in protecting ecologically important lands in one of New Hampshire's fastest-growing areas, the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership has earned a prestigious award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 01, 2007: Key 71 Acres Added to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
The Nature Conservancy assists U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in protecting additional important bird habitat.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 16, 2007: Nature Conservancy Applauds Governor Lynch for Supporting LCHIP Funding
Governor’s budget requests $12 million over the next two years for N.H. Land and Community Heritage Investment Program.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 05, 2007: Donation by Two Families Protects Rare Forest Type
Pipas and Loomis families donate conservation easements
of 259 acres to The Nature Conservancy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 05, 2007: Ossipee Pine Barrens Project Included in President's Budget
Project to conserve New Hampshire's globally rare ecosystem ranks second in national Forest Legacy ranking.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Hires Great Bay Ecologist
Dr. Ray Konisky of Newfields will advance restoration and conservation opportunities in Great Bay and Gulf of Maine.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 08, 2006: Campaign to Protect Ossipee Pine Barrens Reaches Critical Phase
Land protection efforts will help safeguard clean drinking water for families and businesses.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 04, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Hires Government Relations Director
New position helps the Conservancy advance conservation through legislation and public policy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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November 03, 2006: Conway Land Sale Advances Conservation for Three Organizations
A donation of land to the Conservancy yields success for TNC's Ossipee Pine Barrens campaign, the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Upper Saco Valley Land Trust and the greater Conway community.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 30, 2006: Durham Bison Farm Protected by Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership
Conservation easements keep land intact and safeguard resources.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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October 23, 2006: Farming Family Protects Additional Land in Warner
Courser Farm is site of annual Pumpkin Carving Festival
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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September 19, 2006: Nature Conservancy Protects Additional Land at Loverens Mill Preserve
Purchase of 635 acres doubles preserve size and safeguards rare cedar stand.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org
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August 31, 2006: Nature Conservancy Prepares to Conduct Prescribed Burns in Ossipee Pine Barrens
Burns will restore globally rare habitat and reduce fuel levels.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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July 05, 2006: TNC Poised to Protect 349 Acres at Cooks Pond in Madison
Project aims to safeguard pine barrens habitat, groundwater supplies and public access.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 20, 2006: The Nature Conservancy to Celebrate Expanded Preserve and New Great Bay Office
Event on June 29 to recognize donation by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, the N.H. Chapter’s largest corporate cash gift, and other donors.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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June 20, 2006: Major Milestone Reached for Protecting Great Bog in Portsmouth
Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership protects 269 acres.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 31, 2006: Nature Conservancy & US Fish & Wildlife Service Exploring Conservation Options for Lower Ashuelot
Sites in Richmond and Winchester rank high as conservation priorities.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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March 20, 2006: CLF and TNC Recommend Sustainable Options for Managing Seacoast Wastewater Treatment
Analysis and Recommendations of The Conservation Law Foundation and The Nature Conservancy
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Jay Odell
603-659-2678
E-mail: jodell@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Protects Critical Tracts in the Ossipee Pine Barrens
Recent acquisitions protect 235 acres of rare forest in Freedom and Ossipee.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2006: Nature Conservancy Protects More Atlantic White Cedar Habitat in Kingston
A globally rare ecosystem along the Powwow River in Kingston is now better protected, thanks to four recent acquisitions by The Nature Conservancy.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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January 12, 2006: Nature Conservancy receives $2.5 million grant for Connecticut River Program
Ashuelot River and Connecticut Lakes headwaters among the focus areas.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2005: Partnership Set to Transfer 12 Great Bay Parcels to N.H. Fish and Game Department
In a sign of successful conservation around New Hampshire's Great Bay, a dozen tracts of land - totaling 806 acres - will be transferred next month from The Nature Conservancy to the N.H. Fish and Game Department.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
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December 20, 2005: Nature Conservancy Applauds Gov. Lynch for Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Nature Conservancy applauds New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for joining a historic Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to combat climate change.
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Eric Aldrich
603-224-5853, ext. 26
E-mail: ealdrich@tnc.org |
