Conferences

New Hampshire Water Conference:

The New Hampshire Water Conference was held in April 2007 and 2008 focusing on water, land use, and policy; groundwater withdrawal issues and management; water supply; resource assessment, usage, and needs; and flood forecasting, planning, and response. The conference has drawn almost 200 people each year, including researchers, legislators, water system operators, land use planners, and government officials. The Center for the Environment has help to organize the conference.

In 2009, the organizing committees of the annual New Hampshire Watershed Conference and the New Hampshire Water Conference have joined forces to offer a single, comprehensive event. The purpose of the merger is to combine talent, resources, and audiences from both events into a unique, two-day event designed to meet the information and networking needs of lake, river, and watershed groups; environmental organizations; volunteer monitors; municipal board and staff members; elected officials; local and regional planners; policy makers; scientists; educators; consultants and students. This conference will provide a state-wide forum for learning and networking about issues related to water resources in New Hampshire. You won’t want to miss the New Hampshire Joint Water and Watershed Conference on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21, 2009 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH!

 

5th Annual Integrated Design, Integrated Development Conference:

In partnership with the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANH), The Jordan Institute, and Granite State Landscape Architects, the Center for the Environment sponsored the 5th Annual Integrated Design, Integrated Development Conference on July 17-18, 2008. This two day event brought 150 design, construction, and real estate professionals and their suppliers and financiers to campus for presentations and tours illustrating the value of, and techniques for, multidisciplinary design processes that produce efficient, cost-effective, and delightful buildings, grounds, communities, and landscapes. A complete summary of the conference is available through the AIANH Web site. 

13th New Hampshire Lakes Congress and Annual Meeting:
On June 17, 2006, the Center for the Environment hosted the New Hampshire Lakes Association (NHLA) annual Lakes Congress at the Boyd Science Center at Plymouth State University. The Lakes Congress offered workshops and presentations focused on increasing threats and potential solutions to the successful management of New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds. The NHLA is a statewide, nonprofit, member-supported organization dedicated to protecting New Hampshire's lakes, which are integral to the quality of life and economic health of the State.

2005 Squam Watershed Workshop
In June 2005, the Center for the Environment hosted a workshop to review past research at Squam Lakes, determine data gaps and future research needs to enhance the stewardship of the lakes and the watershed. The workshop brought together stakeholders involved in the Squam Lakes region and others involved in the future of New Hampshire lakes.

• 2005 Squam Watershed Workshop Report and Summary (PDF)
• Squam Lakes Watershed Workshop Report (PDF)

Annual Meeting of the New England Chapter of NALMS (NEC NALMS):
The Center for the Environment hosted the 2005 annual meeting of the New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society. NALMS is the largest organization in North American that focuses solely on the freshwater environment. Over 150 people attended from all New England States.

• Abstracts and Bios (PDF)
• Program (PDF)
• NEC NALMS Plenary Presentation (PDF)

The Universities Council on Water Resources Annual Conference (UCWOR)( 214 Kb)
The 2005 UCOWR conference was co-sponsored by the Center for the Environment. The theme of the conference was River and Lake Restoration: Changing Landscapes. The Universities Council on Water Resources Annual Conference( 214 Kb)