Are Architects the New Resilience Superstars?

Are Architects the New Resilience Superstars?

By Kirsten Howard | NHDES Coastal Program Resilience Coordinator I had the pleasure of attending the American Institute of Architects’ New England Chapter Annual Conference in Portsmouth in October. This one-day meeting challenged participants to figure out what it...
In My View: Living Shorelines

In My View: Living Shorelines

By Jim Gove | In My View | November 2017 | Published with permission This story represents solely the perspectives of the author. Photos were provided by NHCAW. On October 26, I attended the Engineering Living Shorelines in Tidal NH Workshop, held in Portsmouth and...
NH municipalities announce support for Paris Climate Accord

NH municipalities announce support for Paris Climate Accord

By: Lisa Graichen The NH Coastal Adaptation Workgroup (CAW) applauds the cities and towns in New Hampshire that have committed to support the Paris Climate Accord – an international agreement to combat climate change, adopted in December 2015 at the Conference of the...
NH policy updates support coastal resilience

NH policy updates support coastal resilience

By: Lisa Graichen Concord, NH – Two recent policy developments in New Hampshire support preparedness and planning for sea-level rise, storm surge, and extreme precipitation. Both advance recommendations from the NH Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission, outlined...