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![Kayakers paddle on the Contoocook River.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/MPC_2021_Contoocook_photoNancyGoodell_10-2021.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=o7P2jX5e)
Hundreds Explore Merrimack River Watershed Through the Merrimack Paddle Challenge
Although the rivers were flowing high and fast this summer due to heavy rains, the paddlers reported a variety of wildlife sightings — from beavers to eagles — and thought-provoking experiences.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Land Conservation
![A birds-eye view of the Merrimack River meandering next to Stillhouse Forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Monkman_Stillhouse%2520Forest%2520RS.jpg?h=d9d430fa&itok=9SN8mGNE)
The Merrimack River: How Revisiting Its History Helps to Renew Action
A new book sheds light on the Merrimack's complicated relationship with manmade elements and provides insights on current threats.
- Tags:
- Clean Water
![Paddlers on the Merrimack River](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Afternoon_trip_39c2.jpg?h=3e452d24&itok=oOt8h5Da)
Launch Into the Merrimack Paddle Challenge
The do-it-yourself challenge runs from June 15 through September 30 along the Merrimack River and its tributaries.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Recreation
![The bow of a canoe with the Merrimack River ahead.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/VFT%2520merrimack%2520xiv.jpg?h=c4bb3a06&itok=ioXO5qkB)
Explore the Merrimack River Watershed
From Franklin, New Hampshire, to Newburyport, Massachusetts, there is much to see and experience along the Merrimack River watershed.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Recreation,
- Land Conservation
![The sun sets over the Merrimack River near the Forest Society's conservation area.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/merrimack%2520river%2520emily%2520lord%2520RS.jpg?h=c4bb3a06&itok=6_ewozQV)
Celebrate Earth Month & Learn About a River at Risk
New Hampshire PBS will air the Forest Society's acclaimed documentary on Thursday, April 1 at 8 PM.
- Tags:
- Clean Water
![A brook trout is pictured in the water.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/brook_trout_image.jpg?h=7fb2964e&itok=5QOeirSM)
Acclaimed Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series Starts in March
The annual series has moved online this year, with experts exploring topics ranging from restoring wildlife habitat to foraging for edible native plants.
- Tags:
- Wildlife,
- Clean Water,
- Working Forests
![View looking west upriver at I-93 bridge over Merrimack River in soft, pink morning light on wide, placid river in Concord, NH](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/Merrimack%2520River%252C%2520EK%2520photo%25209-27-20%2520RESIZED.jpg?h=707772c7&itok=ZLVetnS7)
A New Way to See the Merrimack Watershed
Thanks to the Clean Water Act of 1972, the Merrimack has been cleaned up considerably over the last 50 years. But there is still work to be done.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Wildlife
![Masked members of the Forest Society's conservation corps gather.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x380/public/d7/masked%2520conservation%2520corps%2520ii.jpg?h=140dfee3&itok=wsU_yjIC)
Together, we made it through 2020
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to view a short slideshow of some highlights from our year of conserving, enjoying and caring for forests.
- Tags:
- Clean Water,
- Wildlife