Education & Training Opportunities
At NHACC we offer guidance and training to our conservation commissioners on a variety of issues including conservation funding, developing natural resource inventory, and many other topics. We help educate our members with programs like the on-line Lunch & Learn presentations, Regional Roundtables and our electronic newsletter, NHACC Enews.
Lunch & Learn Webinars
Recycling 101, September 23 at noon on Zoom
Join Reagan Bissonnette, Executive Director of NH Recycles, to learn more about solid waste and recycling across the country and recycling in New Hampshire. What happens to materials when they are recycled? What challenges and possible solutions does New Hampshire face when it comes to solid waste and recycling? Bring your questions and learn what steps New Hampshire residents can take to make a difference. REGISTER Here.
Foam Recycling Reimagined: A Regional Collaboration, October 8 at noon on Zoom
Join Meghan Theriault, Gilford Public Works Director, for an inside look at the New Hampshire Regional Foam Recycling Program — a first-of-its-kind hub-and-spoke model built on the power of community collaboration. Learn how nearly 30 towns across the region are participating in this innovative initiative, where municipalities and dedicated volunteers work hand-in-hand to collect and densify polystyrene foam. Discover how this recycled material is transformed into new consumer and industrial products, and explore how your community can get involved in closing the loop on foam waste. REGISTER HERE
Clothing Waste, Conservation & Community, October 22 at noon on Zoom
Conservation is not just about protecting land and water. It is also about using resources wisely. Clothing waste and clothing insecurity are closely linked, and both are growing challenges for communities across New Hampshire. In this session, Apparel Impact will introduce the Municipal Impact Program, a unique initiative that helps towns reduce landfill waste, support residents in need, and create meaningful environmental and social benefits. Learn how simple, local actions can lead to real conservation results. This is a practical and community-focused solution for turning textile waste into lasting value. REGISTER HERE
ZERO Waste & Reuse Strategies That Work, November 5, at noon on Zoom
Join the NH Network Plastic Working Group, a volunteer organization focused on reducing plastic waste and the toxic chemicals associated with plastics, to learn more about reducing waste in NH. This online program will share case studies from cities around the country that have effectively increased municipal waste diversion rates through strategic plans and policies, including the impact on disposal costs and how Conservation Commissions can contribute to the effort. REGISTER HERE.
Handbooks and Guidance Documents
We publish the Handbook for New Hampshire’s Municipal Conservation Commissions, and the NH Municipal Conservation Fund Guidebook. We keep our members up-to-date with monthly E-newsletter with a current list of training opportunities. We provide wetlands guidance documents and sample templates for policies and procedures. Contact the NHACC office if you are looking for examples from other conservation commissions.