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The Hodgson Brook Watershed encompasses 2,135 acres in the heart of
Portsmouth, NH. The Hodgson Brook Restoration Project seeks to
improve the water quality and habitats of Hodgson Brook through
monitoring, education, and building community partnerships. The
project is funded by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental
Services and managed by
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation. |
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Hodgson
Brook is a small freshwater stream that flows
through the heart of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The brook originates in uplands west of the city
and continues easterly to North Mill Pond, which
empties into the Piscataqua River. Over time,
local land uses and urbanization have degraded
the brook's physical, chemical and biological
state. In many places the brook is hidden from
public view and enjoyment due to development and
restricted access. Because of the brook's
pollution problems and low visibility, it has
been largely ignored, neglected, and forgotten.
The Hodgson
Brook Restoration Project began in response to
concerns expressed by local residents, city
officials, and businesses. In 2001 the
Advocates for North Mill Pond (ANMP), a
group of citizens working to protect North Mill
Pond, was awarded a grant from the
N.H. Department of Environmental Services
(DES) to study Hodgson Brook and develop a
restoration plan. The ANMP put together a
Local Advisory Committee (LAC) now referred
to as the Hodgson Brook Advisory Board (HBAB) to
help implement the restoration plan. The
Watershed Restoration Plan for Hodgson Brook
was published in June 2004. Its actions are
designed to be implemented at the local level by
citizens and others concerned about the brook's
health. Many exciting activities are planned!
Use this web site to learn more about the
project and discover how you can participate. |
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Project News **
Recruiting Volunteers Who Like to Be Outdoors!
Volunteer Training
May 13, 6-8 PM at
NHCTC, Pease Campus
Call 603-559-1529 or e-mail
hodgsonbrook@blueoceansociety.org
When it Rains, it
Drains.
You are the answer to storm water pollution! |