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Vernal pool in fall
Municipal Vernal Pool Survey: Major Takeaways
To get a better picture of how municipalities across New Hampshire are protecting wetlands and vernal pools, Taking Action for Wildlife sent a survey ... Learn More
Marine blue butterfly
Five Years of the New Hampshire Butterfly Monitoring Network
Five years ago, a group of dedicated volunteers helped launch what would become a statewide effort to understand and conserve New Hampshire's butterfl... Learn More
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Wildlife Workshops at NHACC Conference
New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions presents wildlife workshops at the Annual Meeting and Conference
Join the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC) for their 56th Annual Meeting and Conference on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from... Learn More
In 1989, the first post-DDT Bald Eagle pair to nest in New Hampshire was on Leonard Pond at Umbagog. After their own chick died, this orphaned chick from NY was placed in their nest to be fostered. The pair successfully fledged this chick, the first in the state in 40 years. Photo by Peter Nye (1989).
New Hampshire's Raptor Recovery
The Recovery of New Hampshire’s Raptors and What It Can Teach Us About Species Conservation
In 1989, a single pair of Bald Eagles and just 18 active pairs of Osprey nested in New Hampshire. Today, a record-breaking 100 Bald Eagle fledglings w... Learn More
Spotted turtle
Partnership to Protect Turtles in Southwestern NH
The Cheshire County Turtle Conservation Initiative is a new program focused on building awareness of declining turtle species in the region, collectin... Learn More
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New Hampshire Environmental Literacy Plan is Ready for Implementation
New Hampshire has taken an important step forward in strengthening environmental education with the updated 2026 New Hampshire Environmental Literacy ... Learn More
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Gardening for Wildlife
How Our Spaces can become Important Habitat
Across New England, a quiet transformation is taking place in backyards, schoolyards, and community spaces. Where tightly mowed lawns and ornamental s... Learn More
Saltmarsh habitat
Caring for Our Marshes
A New Guide for Coastal Stewardship
To help people better understand and care for important coastal environments, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Coastal P... Learn More
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2026 Community Technical Assistance
Now Accepting Rolling Applications
The Taking Action for Wildlife team offers direct technical assistance to communities interested in incorporating wildlife and habitat information int... Learn More
Vernal pool in fall
Bigger is Better
Potential Buffer Distances for Vernal Pools in New Hampshire
Despite their modest appearance, vernal pools are critically important ecological resources. Many communities are asking questions about how much upla... Learn More