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UMRLAC regonized with Gold level President's Volunteer Service Award
April 22, 2008
The UMRLAC was honored at the EPA Awards Ceremony in Boston. Read more...
Bug Nights
January 16, 2008
Please note that the February 6 Bug Night is cancelled due to the ice storm.
Bug Nights 2008 are on! Beginning with a training class on February 20, 2008, Bug Nights will meet at St. Paul's School in Concord through April 16, 2008. Print the entire, twisted flyer and get the schedule by clicking Adobe® Acrobat® file 502KB.
Management Plan draft to be presented at meeting
January 30, 2007
"First Look" at draft management plan slated for February 21, 2006 at the Boscawen Town Hall at the intersection of US Routes 3 and 4 (under the church building). Click here to see the first draft of the recommended goals and objectives. Further detail on activities and identified resources to implement the plan will be included in the next draft. Please click here for the Plan comment form.
UMMP featured in Yankee Magazine
August 31, 2004
The September 2004 issue of Yankee Magazine profiled several New England "Freshwater Warriors" including Michele Tremblay, Director, Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program. The article profiles what New Englanders are doing to protect and conserve the region's rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands
Partner article featured in national trade publication
July 21, 2004
UMMP Sampling Supervisor, Steve Landry, published a feature article and companion "side bar" in the Summer 2004 issue of The Volunteer Monitor. The article profiled the UMMP's successful partnership building and fundraising programs which engage businesses, schools, and other organizations while building capacity for the Program.
UMMP director named national River Hero
May 2003
River Network, Portland, OR, Washington, DC, and Montpelier, VT named Michele Tremblay as one of its River Heroes at its national River Rally in Washington [state]. Michele was the only volunteer honored with the award.
New Adopt-a-River Site sponsor
February 2003
The UMMP welcomes Aquarian Analytical Inc., Canterury, NH, the newest Sponsor in the Adopt-a-River Site Program. Aquarian Analytical joins ten other area businesses and organizations in supporting UMMP.
New Adopt-a-River Site sponsor
May 2002
The UMMP welcomes Essex Power Services, Inc., Boscawen, NH, the newest Sponsor in the Adopt-a-River Site Program. Essex joins nine other areas busineses and organizations in supporting UMMP.
NH Outlook features "Bug Nights"
February 28, 2002
NH Public Television's "NH Outlook" will air a segment on "Bug Nights" at 10:00 PM. Most can tune in on channel 11. View the segment at their website by clicking here using Real Player? Click here for a free download.
NH Public Radio / WEVO Segment covers "Bug Nights"
February 21 and 25, 2002
"Bug Nights" was recently covered by Doug MacPherson for a WEVO "NH Today" feature segment. Listen in at their website. Don't have Real Player? Click here for a free download.
Volunteers produce quality environmental data on the Merrimack River—citizen science validated as a natural resource management tool
February 18, 2002
A report released this month by the Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program (UMMP) details the strength and validity of citizen science, or volunteer-generated, water quality biomonitoring data. The report proves that the quality of data produced by Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program volunteers is indistinguishable from that of professional level analysis. Click here for the full press release.
UMRLAC and UMMP present award to new EPA Administrator
July 30, 2001
The UMRLAC and UMMP honored Commissioner Robert W. Varney at a farewell reception for him on July 30, 2001. Commissioner Varney has been very supportive of the work of the Committee and its Programs during his twelve year tenure as head of the NH Department of Environmental Services. He was presented with a framed certificate and photograph for his new office where he will serve as Region I administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency.
UMRLAC presented with EPA Environmental Merit Award
April 18, 2001
The volunteers of the Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program were recognized with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Merit Award for "outstanding efforts in preserving New England's environment at Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA.
Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program honored with Trout Unlimited Award
July 30, 2001
The Basil W. Woods Jr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited presented its "Silver Trout" award to the Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program " in recognition of distinguished service and dedication ot the enhancement, presentation, and restoration of our cold water fisheries" at the organization's annual banquet in Concord, NH.
Outreach grant awarded to UMRLAC
February 6, 2001
The NH Department of Environmental Services awarded a grant to the Upper Merrimack River LAC for a significant outreach project. "Data presentation, outreach, and Education for Action in the Upper Merrimack" will work through presentations to organizations and schools throughout the watershed to move citizens and groups from knowledge to action and involvement.
UMRLAC awarded grant for Riverbank Restoration Project
October 12, 2000
Supported in part by the NH Department of Environmental Services Merrimack Watershed Restoration Fund and in collaboration with NH Department of Resources and Economic Development Division of Forests and Lands and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the project is restoring a badly-eroded section of riverbank by implementing a variety of natural Best Management Practices.
Basil W. Woods, Jr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited makes significant gift to Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program
July 30, 2001
The Basil W. Woods Jr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited awarded a generous gift to the UMMP to support purchase of a multi-parameter water testing meter. The meter will be employed to help assess tributaries and mainstem areas of the upper Merrimack watershed.
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