News and Views

Welcome to the news page of the Atkinson Conservation Web Site! 

NEW! Guides to Caring for Shorefront Property
Note: to download the PDF files, right-click on the link and select "Save Link as..."

Heating With Wood Website

UNH Cooperative Extension has added a new section to our website called “Heating with Wood.” These webpages have collected information on a range of topics that are pertinent to this important energy issue that is on many people’s minds these days. Click here to find information on these webpages, including:

·         Assessing your home for wood heat

·         Your wood supply

·         Buying, installing and maintaining a woodstove

·         Outdoor wood boilers

·         Safe, efficient wood-burning

·         Ash management

Groundwater Withdrawal Permits

There has been a lot of interest in Atkinson's groundwater resources and use. This slide presentation from the NH Department of Environmental Services explains groundwater and how the permit system works. (Please note: this presentation works best in Internet Explorer)

Conservation Easements

You and your family have kept your land open and free from development for many years – perhaps for many generations.  So far, the lavish and tempting offers from developers have been rebuffed.  You would like the land to remain as it is. You plan to save the land for your children. read more...

ATV Issues

Commission members continue to spend a significant amount of time trying to address the ever increasing problem of damage caused to town lands by careless riders of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).  We continue to follow multiple attempts at the State Legislature level to address this issue and are continuously trying to understand how these laws will apply to our town lands.  For now, the Commission and the Atkinson Police Department encourage you to call the Department with any complaints about improper operation of these vehicles around your home. More information about NH State laws regarding ATVs and Wetlands...

Town Canoe and Kayak Launch on Island Pond

Click here for the story and photos.

 

Orr Pond Scout Reclamation Project

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Atkinson Paddle Day!

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Disclaimer note: Please remember that this is a conservation web site. The views and opinions that are expressed in articles on this site will obviously be in favor of conservation goals and objectives. While every effort is made to ensure balance, fairness, and accuracy in the information in these articles, different opinions and questions on accuracy invariably will occur. For any questions or discussion of material on this site, contact any Conservation Commission member or send email to the commission at staff@atkinsonconservation.org