Author Archives: admin

Seacoast Weed Watcher Event!

June 1st, 2013: 9am -12:00pm The Nature Conservancy’s Great Bay Office Join the Seacoast Weed Watcher Team in learning how to help a regional effort to protect the natural habitat in our coastal watershed threatened by invasive species.  The event will include … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

NH NRCS Announces Funding for Conservation Innovation Grants

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces $59,300 Available for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in New Hampshire. USDA NRCS is currently seeking project proposals from potential applicants through its Conservation Innovation Grant program. CIG is not a research program, but rather … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Invasive emerald ash borer detected in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. – Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) and Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (DAMF) have confirmed that the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) (EAB), an invasive beetle that attacks and kills … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Nitrogen in Stormwater: Sources and Solutions Workshop

Save the Date! May 9, 2013. 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the NH DES Pease Field Office, Portsmouth, NH Save the date for the first ever northeastern stormwater BMP nitrogen workshop. This workshop will deliver the most up-to-date research-based information on nonpoint … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

FREE Soil Health Workshop and Equipment Demonstration

Rockingham County is holding their second soil health workshop and equipment demonstration! When: Wednesday April 24th 9:00am -12:00pm Where: The Rockingham County Farm 110 North Rd, Brentwood Attend and learn more about ways to improve soil health and productivity! Also learn about our … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

RCCD 2012 Annual Report

Find out more about RCCD projects and activities from the 2012 Annual Report! Rockingham County Conservation District Annual Report 2012 PDF  

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

NH Fish and Game develops local priorities for invasive plant control

Visit the NH Fish and Game Department’s Website for more information about the development of strategies for invasive plant control. These local priorities will help guide projects on an individual level and protect the landscape statewide! Learn more: http://wildnh.com/invasives/

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Application dates for NRCS programs and initiatives

Federal Financial Assistance Available to New Hampshire Farmers and Forest Landowners Under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) Find out more about the next application cut-off date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off