climate change

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The Secretive Spring Salamander and Other Fascinating Amphibians on Big Night

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The Secretive Spring Salamander and Other Fascinating Amphibians on Big Night

You never know what secrets will be discovered in the dark of a Big Night, what stories will unfold, or what those stories will tell us.

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Protecting our Natural Legacy: Understanding the Power of a Conservation Easement

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Protecting our Natural Legacy: Understanding the Power of a Conservation Easement

In our beautiful corner of the world here in Chocorua, New Hampshire, we are surrounded by stunning natural beauty. But how do we ensure this beauty endures for future generations? One powerful tool in our conservation toolkit is the conservation easement.

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Water Always Wins, a book for this moment

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Water Always Wins, a book for this moment

This book could not be more timely and inspiring. It is essential reading for anyone thinking about how to store and use water wisely, how to protect human infrastructure from human-created risks, and how to restore damaged ecosystems in these changing times.

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Managing Land for Climate Resilience: NRCS EQIP CSAF Forestry Contract for the Browne, Greenough, VerPlanck Forest

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Managing Land for Climate Resilience: NRCS EQIP CSAF Forestry Contract for the Browne, Greenough, VerPlanck Forest

On CLC’s recently acquired Browne, Greenough, VerPlanck Forest property, we are making strides to manage the land with climate-smart practices for current and future climate resilience.  

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For the Love of Loons: A Loon Raft Story on Chocorua Lake

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For the Love of Loons: A Loon Raft Story on Chocorua Lake

CLC and the Loon Protection Committee got together this spring to install a loon nesting platform on Chocorua Lake, a “loon nest raft” built and donated by the LPC.

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4.6 Billion Years of Chocorua Lake Conservancy History

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4.6 Billion Years of Chocorua Lake Conservancy History

This past September, the Friends of the Cook Memorial Library asked us to speak at their Annual Meeting and share the history and current activity of CLC with their group. Many thanks to the Friends for this invitation, which provided the impetus to write a short history of the Lake Basin and the CLC.