Do you live on the Winnicut River, or one of its brooks or streams? Would you like to learn how to have a "better backyard," or be a steward for wildlife? Do you enjoy birding, kayaking, or trail walking? Have you got Invasive Plant Problems? Would you like to learn more about the Winnicut River and its wildlife diversity, from its treefrogs and trout lilies, to its black bears and white cedars? If you can answer 'yes' to any of the above, we need YOU. The WRWC is working hard to develop a Better Backyard campaign which promises to be a rewarding program for land/homeowners interested in protecting the integrity of the Winnicut River, its streams and brooks, and ultimately Great Bay, and the wildlife that lives and breeds here. E-mail us today to learn more at winnicut@nhrivers.org

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Winnicut Coalition to participate in EPA OSV Bold open house

The Ocean Survey Vessel Bold (The Bold) is EPA's only ocean and coastal monitoring vessel.
On September 4th, from 10AM to 4PM, numerous organizations and state agencies from around the Great Bay/Piscataqua region, including the Winnicut River Watershed Coalition, will set up displays and host outreach efforts--both on the ship and state pier at which it will be docked--for a public open house.  Look at the size of this boat!  Pack up the family and come take a tour of this incredible research vessel, and learn first-hand how ocean habitat protection efforts are being conducted all over the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico!  Just what are they finding?  Read more here.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Winnicut Coalition at Portsmouth Open Market

The Winnicut Coalition was the featured watershed group at this Sunday's Gundalow tent during the Portsmouth Open Market at Strawbery Banke.  Rain and overcast skies kept attendance low, but there were still as many as a couple dozen visitors to the tent. 

Click on photo to enlarge, and then click again to zoom in on your watershed!