I get this mail because we were on the Green Building Open House tour.
Any interest in attending this? I will be away that day, so I know that I can’t go.
Mike
From: NH Sustainable Energy Association [mailto:info@nhsea.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:14 AM
To: maj2002@comcast.net
Subject: Register Today:Home Energy Conference
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I get this mail because we were on the Green Building Open House tour.
Any interest in attending this? I will be away that day, so I know that I can’t go.
Mike
From: NH Sustainable Energy Association [mailto:info@nhsea.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:14 AM
To: maj2002@comcast.net
Subject: Register Today:Home Energy Conference
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Here is an article from the Lawrence Eagle Tribune…
Published: October 29, 2008 01:12 am PrintThis
Atkinson challenges Hampstead to save energy and money Energy Committee wants residents to reduce their carbon footprint
By Meghan Carey
mcarey@eagletribune.com
ATKINSON — Atkinson to Hampstead: Who can save the most?
The Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee is pushing town officials to issue a challenge to their neighbors to see which town can reduce its carbon footprint the most. The challenge may even trim some tax bills.
Selectmen plan to host a workshop to talk about energy savings and the challenge, but Chairman Paul Sullivan said they haven't scheduled it yet. They are waiting for the results of an energy audit the selectmen asked the committee to have done on all town buildings, which he said has been completed.
Once the selectmen call the challenge, the library plans to get onboard, Kimball Library Director Diane Heer said yesterday.
The library and fire station are pretty efficient because they are new buildings, energy committee member Michelle Veasey said. She took someone from the Unitil electric company around to do the energy audit and they had a few suggestions for how the town could cut its bill.
The community center has been refitted with energy-efficient lights, and Unitil said the same should be done at the police station and Town Hall.
The Kimball House, which is where the historical society meets and has its museum, was the least energy-efficient building, Veasey said. The recommendation to save money there was to close the building and shut off the heat for a couple of winter months, she said.
But the house has too many antiques in it to have the heat shut off, Veasey said. She met with historical society members and talked about buying thermal shades as an efficient method to help heat rooms when the museum isn't open.
The Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee members plan to ask the selectmen to allocate money in next year's budget to do a more thorough audit of the buildings, Veasey said.
They are still researching the costs, but she said it should be reasonable and save money in the long run. The audit would check to see if buildings are airtight, but have proper circulation.
Here is an article from the Lawrence Eagle Tribune…
Published:
Atkinson challenges Hampstead to save energy and money Energy Committee wants residents to reduce their carbon footprint
By Meghan Carey
mcarey@eagletribune.com
ATKINSON — Atkinson to Hampstead: Who can save the most?
The Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee is pushing town officials to issue a challenge to their neighbors to see which town can reduce its carbon footprint the most. The challenge may even trim some tax bills.
Selectmen plan to host a workshop to talk about energy savings and the challenge, but Chairman Paul Sullivan said they haven't scheduled it yet. They are waiting for the results of an energy audit the selectmen asked the committee to have done on all town buildings, which he said has been completed.
Once the selectmen call the challenge, the library plans to get onboard, Kimball Library Director Diane Heer said yesterday.
The library and fire station are pretty efficient because they are new buildings, energy committee member Michelle Veasey said. She took someone from the Unitil electric company around to do the energy audit and they had a few suggestions for how the town could cut its bill.
The community center has been refitted with energy-efficient lights, and Unitil said the same should be done at the police station and Town Hall.
The Kimball House, which is where the historical society meets and has its museum, was the least energy-efficient building, Veasey said. The recommendation to save money there was to close the building and shut off the heat for a couple of winter months, she said.
But the house has too many antiques in it to have the heat shut off, Veasey said. She met with historical society members and talked about buying thermal shades as an efficient method to help heat rooms when the museum isn't open.
The Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee members plan to ask the selectmen to allocate money in next year's budget to do a more thorough audit of the buildings, Veasey said.
They are still researching the costs, but she said it should be reasonable and save money in the long run. The audit would check to see if buildings are airtight, but have proper circulation.
Good morning everyone,
Just a little update about last nights presentation. Michelle did a fantasic job presenting the material. The audience all commented on the quality of her work. Great job Michelle!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent:
To:
Subject: Wed's Presentation
Hi All,
I have not received any of your "energy saving" lists. I need two lists:
1) What have you done in the past couple of years (and you don't need to make the climate champion level!) e.g. installed x CFL's and the carbon saved
2) What are three of the actions you're planning on taking in the future
If you're willing, there's also one slide where we can insert pictures of our families. Don't have to, if that's not what's driving your changes.
Also, please be there by
Thanks,
Michelle
Hi everyone,
Here is my carbon challenge results and also my “energy saving” lists. There are two attachments.
-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject: Wed's Presentation
Hi All,
I have not received any of your "energy saving" lists. I need two lists:
1) What have you done in the past couple of years (and you don't need to make the climate champion level!) e.g. installed x CFL's and the carbon saved
2) What are three of the actions you're planning on taking in the future
If you're willing, there's also one slide where we can insert pictures of our families. Don't have to, if that's not what's driving your changes.
Also, please be there by 7pm to set up chairs. I will be there a little earlier to set up the PC/projector.
Thanks,
Michelle
I updated the website with the information. I’m away until Tuesday, but will update the web site to remove the expired links when I get back.
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:17 PM
To: timd@winsurfer.net; denise_legault@uml.edu; scott@kukshtel.com; paul@wainwright.mv.com; wilvalent@yahoo.com; p.mcvay@comcast.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mascola1@verizon.net
Subject: FW: Coverts Update - Sept. 24, 2008
Hi All,
Thought the following workshops might be of interest to some of you. Also might be good to post appropriate link(s) on the Conservation website and/or the Energy Efficiency blog site.
Michelle
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:35:39 -0400
To:
From: malin.clyde@unh.edu
Subject: Coverts Update - Sept. 24, 2008
Dear Coverts Cooperators & Friends,
Several workshops and walks happening in the next few days and weeks...see below for details. As always, this and previous Coverts updates are available anytime online on the Coverts Website blog, Volunteers Working for Wildlife (gor those receiving this as part of a listserve, the formatting may be easier to read on the blog). Cheers!
Malin
Upcoming Workshops & Events
**THIS WEEKEND!**
Tree Farm Field Day: Andorra Forest, Stoddard - Sept. 27, 8 am – 3 pm
Always great field day, hosted by the winners of the annual NH Tree Farm of the Year award. Presentations and tours will take place on wildlife habitat, cattle farm, Marlow fire history, Pitcher Mt. fire tower, a GPS scavenger hunt, a talk by Bear expert Ben Kilham (CC98), Audubon's forest bird initiative, and others. Registration and additional information available in the brochure (click here).
Caring For Your Forest Workshops
These workshops will be offered in two locations – Bethlehem & Alton - at the same time. Choose the one nearest you! Bring a friend. All workshops run from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Click here for brochure and registration information.
Sept. 26 Chainsaw Safety for Weekend Woodcutters
Oct. 3 Firewood from your Woodlot
Oct. 10 Tree and Shrub ID
Oct. 17 Selling Timber? Do it right!
***SIGN UP NOW!***
Coverts Alumni Gathering - Saturday, October 4, 9:30 - 3:00, Sandwich
After the fun we had at the June gathering at the Mitchell's Tree Farm in Gilmanton, we have another fun day planned at the property of Coverts Cooperator David (CC04) and C.C. White. We'll have hikes, a picnic lunch, and a chance to tour the property of fellow Coverts volunteers. There will be lots to see! The Whites are in the middle of conducting of a wide variety of stewardship projects on their 118-acre property in the Atwood Brook watershed. They are also homesteaders, featured in the Spring 2007 edition of Northern Woodlands Magazine, and in the April 2005 issue of our Making Tracks newsletter. Registration information is available online at: http://extension.unh.edu/forestry/Docs/WhitesTour.htm or call Debbie Anderson at 862-1028 to add your name to the list (cost is free).
Floodplain Forests: Their Ecology & Conservation, Oct. 8, Concord (8 a.m. 4 p.m.)
This indoor and outdoor workshop, expanding on the concepts from the recent Floodplain Forests Habitat Stewardship Brochure, will include an optional afternoon canoe trip (bring your own) to visit several floodplain forest communities along the Merrimack River in Concord. Registration information is available online at: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/Fldpln_Frsts.pdf
Backyard Woods Workshop - Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon; Northwood, NH
Many property owners in New Hampshire own 1 to 9 acres of woodland associated with their homes. While these lots may be too small to manage as commercial forestland, they still provide many amenities and benefits to the homeowner, their neighbors and wildlife. Fred Borman, Extension Educator, Forest Resources for Rockingham County, will be conducting this workshop for the owners of small woodlots at Northwood Meadows State Park on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 9:30 AM to Noon. The cost of the workshop is $10 per family to cover the expense of a tree ID booklet and a Backyard Woods Guide. For registration information, click for online brochure. Topics to be covered include:
- Managment Planning
- Tree identification
- Identification and control of invasive plant species
- Risk tree management
- Backyard wildlife habitat
- Cutting your own firewood
- Recreational opportunities on your own property
- Boundary line identification and marking
Other Resources & News
Heating With Wood
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. Things covered on these webpages include:
- Assessing your home for wood heat
- Your wood supply
- Buying, installing and maintaining a woodstove
- Outdoor wood boilers
- Safe, efficient wood-burning
- Ash management
To visit the pages, go to: http://extension.unh.edu/Energy/WoodHeat.html
Hope you find this information useful!
New Publication: “The Importance of Hydroperiod in Wetland Assessment: a guide for community officials, planners, and natural resource professionals”
New Hampshire has many different types of wetlands that serve important functions in our landscapes, including flood control, groundwater protection, and sediment trapping. Their role in providing habitat for amphibians, however, is often a main reason natural resource professionals and communities are interested in protecting them. This new publication describes a biologically-based method for determining what species of amphibians will use any given wetland by assessing wetlands based on their hydroperiod, the length of time and portion of the year that a wetland holds water. Understanding hydroperiod is an important initial step in guiding management decisions aimed at minimizing or avoiding loss or degradation of wetlands that provide significant amphibian breeding habitat within an area. The publication is aimed at community officials, planners, and natural resource professionals interested in protecting and conserving amphibians and making better management decisions. Click here to download a PDF version of the publication. High resolution CDs of the publication are available for $10. Download the order form.
Contact Matt Tarr for more information: (603) 862-3594 or mtarr@ceunh.unh.edu
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Malin Ely Clyde
UNH Cooperative Extension
NH Coverts Project Coordinator
214 Nesmith Hall, 131 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824-3597
malin.clyde@unh.edu
(603) 862-2166, fax (603) 862-0107
www.nhcoverts.org
Committee members,
Last night we talked about using the Atkinson Academy email as a tool to advertise the October 8th meeting. I checked with our Superintendent about using the school districts email account. He is not comfortable with that idea and went so far as to point out two school policies that speak out against that action. I have attached the two policies for your reading pleasure.
He is OK using the school shuttle for non-controversial student relevant info and public notices.
Hope this helps,
Michael
