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May 15, 2012
Bug Nights volunteers finish all identification for the season
For the first time since the program started in 1995, Bug Night volunteers finished all of the 2011 summer sample identification. They will be treated to the traditional "last supper" at 6:00 PM on May 30, 2012 at Saint Paul's School.
May 1, 2012
Bug Nights held over by "pupular" demand
Volunteers just can't get enough and didn't want to call it quits last week. Bug Nights are extended through May on the 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th. On May 30, Bug Night will be ending early for the last supper, which the Upper Merrimack LAC will cater as a thank you to this season's volunteers.
April 2, 2012
Bonus Bug Night: April 4, 2012
By popular demand and to quell the palpable disappointment, there will be a bonus Bug Night, this Wednesday, April 2, 2012. Further Bug Nights information can be found below.
February 13, 2012
Bug Nights 2012 are on!
Since 1995, volunteers including anglers, students, teachers, paddlers, and others interested in the health of the Upper Merrimack River and general river ecology have enjoyed learning about these fascinating creatures and what they tell us about water quality. Your work as a citizen scientist helps determine the health of the Upper Merrimack watershed. Training is free, fun, and a great way to spend quality time with family and friends as well as an opportunity to make new acquaintances. Your new, organized, and beautiful life begins on Wednesday nights.
Click here to download flyer with schedule and driving directions (PDF)
David Stewart-Smith to present "Pennacook Homeland - The Merrimack River Indians"
January 10, 2012
Well-known native populations history expert, David Stewart-Smith,will present his program on Monday, Feburary 13, 2012 at the Boscawen Town Hall located at the intersection of US Routes 3 and 4 (beneath the First Congregational Church) in Boscawen, NH. The building is handicapped accessible. The program will begin at 7:30 PM. The program is free and open to the public but the UMRLAC asks that you confirm your participation so that it may arrange sufficient space and refreshments. RSVP to MLT@naturesource.net or via telephone at 603.796.2615.
March 1 , 2011
There will be no Bug Night on March 31. March 2. 9. and 16 are scheduled (but not in the PDF flyer below).
Bug Nights 2011 are on!
January 4 , 2011
It's back for its fifteenth year! Bug Nights 2011, now in its fourteenth year is scheduled to begin on January 19. Download the "flyer" here.
New Municipal Buffer and Setback study released
July 1 , 2010
Read the new study with regulatory audits and other great planning tools by clicking here. Please contact UMRLAC if you would like a presentation for your board, commission or committee.
UMRLAC is Twenty Years Old!
July 1 , 2010
The Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee is twenty years old! We will be celebrating with a day-long event on August 14, 2010. Please click here to sign up for updates and registration information.
Great new mapping and data tool
June 1 , 2010
The Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee released this great new tool that allows visitors to view reliable volunteer generated data by selecting map points. Try it for yourself by clicking here.
Bug Nights 2010 are on!
January 11 , 2010
The legend continues! Bug Nights 2010, now in its fourteenth year is scheduled to begin on February 3. Download the flyer here.
UMRLAC presents at annual Water/Watershed Conference
November 19 , 2009
UMRLAC presented on its buffers and setbacks project at the Conference this year with the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission.
Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program now in full swing for summer season
June 18 , 2009
E. coli monitoring starts on June 24 with sampling at eleven sites from Franklin to Bow conducted every two weeks through September 2. Sites are along the Pemigewasset, Winnipesaukee, Contoocook, and Merrimack Rivers. Rock Baskets deployment and retrieval are being scheduled. To learn more or find out how you can join the fun, contact MLT@naturesource.net or 603.796.2615.
Bug Nights 2009 winding down!
April 1 , 2009
The last Bug Night for 2009 will be held on April 15. Volunteers this year have done such a fantastic job that they will have finished the samples on this last Bug Night. Please be sure to join us for the last Bug Night and the last Bug Night group supper on April 15.
UMMP part of the Cornell Citizen Science Central network!
February 23 , 2009
The Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program is now part of the Cornell University Citizen Science Central network. UMMP joins many other organizations in this registry including the very popular FeederWatch. For further information click here.
Bug Nights 2009 are on!
December 22 , 2008
Bug Nights are scheduled for January 21, February 11 and 25, March 11 and 25, and April 15 and 22. For further information, download the flyer at Adobe® Acrobat® file (429KB).
UMRLAC Recognized with Volunteer Champion Award
November 13 , 2008
The UMRLAC was recognized with a Volunteer Champion Awards at the Spirit of New Hampshire Awards ceremony at the Volunteer NH! event in Concord. Former Governor Jeanne Shaheen presented the award to the UMRLAC and the state's other Local River Management Advisory Committees.
New UMRLAC Representative Appointed
August 13 , 2008
Brian Sullivan was appointed this month to serve a three-year tern as the newest UMRLAC representative for the City of Franklin. Brian joins Tucker Noack, a veteran "UMRLACer." The Committee is very pleased to have two skilled and committed members representing their municipality.
UMRLAC recognized 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
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., Canterbury, 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 business 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 to 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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