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![The Wells family poses together on their land.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/2024-07/WellsCE_WellsFamily_courtesyphoto_2024.jpg?h=2737b949&itok=8ZyBJopV)
A Family Tradition of Conservation Continues In Hopkinton and Henniker with Donation to Forest Society
Bob and Binney Wells, Hopkinton residents since 1971, have long been interested in land conservation. In 1984, they donated a conservation easement to the Forest Society that protected 119 acres in Hopkinton/Henniker. But that was just the beginning.
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Clean Water,
- Wildlife
![Part of Massabesic Lake is covered in ice with geese on the open water.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/FoJo%2520geese%2520ii%25203-14-21.jpg?h=5bf672e5&itok=pCwNCGsH)
Something Wild: Lake ice is more than just frozen water
Ice acts as an insulator, reflecting sunlight so water at the bottom stays dark and cold.
- Tags:
- Something Wild,
- Climate,
- Clean Water
![Erosion issues on the trails at Mount Major](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MtMajor_FEHike_20181003_ELord-5499_fojo.jpg?h=a1e1a043&itok=4QwixsDO)
Forest Society Seeks Support for Mount Major Main Trail Project Starting in May
The project will begin in mid-May.
- Tags:
- Stewardship,
- Clean Water,
- Recreation,
- Mount Major
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Forest Advocate: Help Shape the State's Climate Action Plan Priorities
A community meeting will be held at the Conservation Center on Feb. 12 and the public is invited.
- Tags:
- Climate,
- Clean Water,
- Land Conservation
![A bend in the Merrimack river lined with green trees from Stillhouse Forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Monkman_Stillhouse_NH_001_Merrimack_830px.jpg?h=61ad2bfb&itok=9NNoRyaB)
Forest Advocate: Forest Society Supports Legislation to Limit PFAS in New Hampshire
The Forest Society joined with our partners in support of legislation that proposes to restricts the use of PFAS in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire.
- Tags:
- Advocacy,
- Clean Water
![The group gathers for a photo outdoors.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Photo%25201_Shelburne%2520CC_Photo.jpg?h=a23207d9&itok=ygIs7IGh)
Forest Notes: The Mahoosuc Highlands: A Collective Journey of Conservation
What was once a big white space on a map has slowly turned green, nearly 75,000 acres...
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Clean Water,
- Climate
![Ken Stern and Jack Savage pose at the closing at the Conservation Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Deepwood_KenSternandJackSavage_closing_2023.jpg?h=5c87dc81&itok=BNgW3PTN)
Society for the Protection of NH Forests and the Stern Family Protect 400 Acres in Canterbury and Northfield
Known as Deepwood Forest, this conservation success was made possible thanks to a generous gift by the Stern family as well as support from local grants and foundations.
- Tags:
- Land Conservation,
- Clean Water,
- Recreation
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Enhance the Protection of the Connecticut River Watershed
The act proposes to establish a partnership among federal, state, local and private entities to promote conservation, restoration, education and recreation efforts in the important watershed.
- Tags:
- Advocacy,
- Clean Water,
- Climate