Conservation

Public Meeting Scheduled for June 21st to Present NHDOT Decision Regarding Taylor River Dam

The decision on which of the options regarding the Taylor River Dam will be presented at the June 21st meeting to take place take place on that date at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Hampton Town Hall. The options of dam removal or reconstruction were studied and presented back in November 2009, and public testimony collected.

The feasibility studies are available for viewing at http://www.nh.gov/dot/projects/hampton13408b/index.htm

While several conservation organizations, including GBTU, supported dam removal and adequate toxic sediment mitigation, concerns regarding accidental release of those sediments containing DDT related compounds, which could potentially threaten clam flats downstream of the dam, were strongly voiced by other involved parties at the hearings and in testimony.
2010-2011 Season
Meeting & Event Schedule
All of the programs listed below will take place at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, NH, (directions) and begin at 6:30PM, unless otherwise indicated.
July 14-18, 2010
Youth Conservation Camp
Pittsburg, NH
4th Annual NH Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation Camp
Pittsburg, NH
October 2, 2010
Amy's Treat River Day
This first time event is being done in collaboration with local nonprofit, Amy's Treat, which works to provide enjoyable recreational activities for people undergoing treatment for or having survived cancer. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity. Contact Wendy Nixon if interested in volunteering.
October 4, 2010
Trout Bugs
Renowned author and educator, Thomas Ames, Jr., will present some of his work and knowledge on aquatic insects. Mr. Ames is the author of Hatch Guide for New England Streams and many other books & magazine articles on the subject. Mr. Ames will discuss "Matching the Hatch in the 21st Century."
October 16, 2010
Casting for Recovery
(9AM-4PM, Meet at Measured Progress Parking Lot)
A day of sharing the enjoyment of fishing the Cocheco River with women recovering from breast cancer. Contact Wendy Nixon if you are interested in volunteering.
November 1, 2010
Movie Night
We will present the film "Good Life" featuring some local and national fly fishing talents. Come live the dream of the fly fishing life; at least for an evening! Bring plenty of popcorn!
December 6, 2010
Effects of Climate Change in NH
NH Fish & Game Commissioner, Eric Orff, will discuss the effects of climate change in our home state. Eric was a biologist with NH Fish & Game for 30 years, and works with the National Wildlife Federation. He is well versed on the subject. Some of the effects already taking place may surprise you.
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