Volunteers are essential stewards of the ocean. During last year's coastal cleanups, volunteers collected over 130,000 items weighing almost 7000 pounds from the New Hampshire shoreline. Visit the Blue Ocean Society website for more.. blueoceansociety.org/.../beach-clea…

NHDES Small Business Technical Assistance Program and NHADA Auto Dealers partnered to create this video highlighting small businesses and their commitment to their community. Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=PZvoQI… #smallbusiness #SBTAP #NSBW2025

No surprise here: U.S. News & World Report has named New Hampshire one of the best states in the nation... AGAIN! Today’s ranking is a testament to our dedicated law enforcement officers, hardworking business leaders, and energetic, independent people. Read more: usnews.com/news/best-stat…

Do you have an emergency generator? You may be subject to the newly revised general state permit for emergency generators. Learn more here: des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/… #smallbusiness #SBTAP #NSBW2025

☁️ #DidYouKnow? PurpleAir sensors are air quality monitors that measure localized fine particulate matter (PM2.5) using laser counters. These lower-cost air quality monitors are typically installed by individuals and connect to the internet to share data. PurpleAir data is used

Celebrate the return of the alewife with the NH Coastal Program at the 2025 Alewife Festival this Saturday, May 10, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at Founders Park in Exeter, NH, and test your aim with a round of Culvert Cornhole. exeternh.gov/cc/2025-alewif…

In 2024, the NHDES Small Business Technical Assistance Program worked with over 450 small businesses, nonprofits and organizations by providing free environmental compliance assistance. Learn more about the program here: des.nh.gov/business-and-c… #smallbusiness #SBTAP #NSBW2025

Round 2 of the New Hampshire Clean Diesel/DERA grant program is now open with $280,000 in available funds. To learn more about the grant program, visit: des.nh.gov/business-and-c…

Field Work Findings: Sara Johnson, Small Business Technical Assistance Program (SBTAP), found these whimsical sculptures during her travels visiting an auto body shop. Do you know where these sculptures are located? Learn more about SBTAP here: des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/…

We had a wonderful time at the Alewife Festival a week ago. We loved connecting with curious visitors, sharing our knowledge about aquatic insects, and even playing a round of Culvert Cornhole. Critters were safely returned to their natural habitat at the end of the day. #GoCoPro

New Hampshire's natural resources support many of the activities that drives its economy. The state's wetlands, streams, lakes and scenic coastline not only enhance its beauty but also provide recreational opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors alike. #Wetlands

Soil Screening, Health, Outreach and Partnership (soilSHOP) events provide free lead screening of soil gathered from your yard or garden! NHDES is hosting one more soilSHOP event this spring at Ashland’s Public Safety Day on June 7. For more information: des.nh.gov/home-and-recre…

May is American Wetlands Month and Ms. Hill’s 4th graders at Second Nature Academy explored wetland types and their value. To wrap up our spring campaign, they shared their favorite parts of the journey. Learn more about wetlands: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

In spring, vernal pools come alive with frogs and salamanders. These fish-free, seasonal wetlands are vital breeding grounds for many species. By summer, they vanish which nourishes the forest. Learn more: extension.unh.edu/resource/verna… #AmericanWetlandMonth #VernalPools

On June 4, concentrations of ground-level ozone (Rockingham County & elevations above 3000 ft) and fine particle air pollution (elevations above 3000 ft), are expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive individuals. Learn more in our press release: des.nh.gov/news-and-media…

🚨Joint exercise on the Merrimack River testing spill response. Thanks to NH Dept Env Services U.S. EPA New England Region and Nashua Fire Rescue

Earlier today, NHDES Commissioner, Bob Scott briefed Governor Governor Kelly Ayotte and the N.H. Executive Council members about cybersecurity initiatives to help drinking water and wastewater systems in the state of New Hampshire.

NHDES is expecting concentrations of ground-level ozone to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive individuals in Coastal Rockingham County tomorrow, June 5. For more information, read our press release: des.nh.gov/news-and-media…

NHDES’ final spring soilSHOP event is tomorrow, June 7, at Ashland’s Public Safety Day. Drop-off soil samples from your yard or garden in a sealed, clear plastic bag and have them screened for lead, for free! For more details, see: des.nh.gov/home-and-recre…

Ashland’s Public Safety Day on Saturday, June 7 has been cancelled due to weather, so there will be no NHDES soilSHOP event that day. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information about soilSHOP events, please visit our webpage: des.nh.gov/home-and-recre…