High visitation has taken a toll on the unique and fragile alpine ecosystem atop the Northeast’s highest peak, where erosion, trampling, and invasive species are challenging the ability of native plants to thrive. That’s one finding of a preliminary summit assessment, prepared by consulting firm Tighe & Bond, that outlines the condition of the natural […]

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Spend 10 minutes at the light in Conway Village on a Friday afternoon and you will see what growth looks like when it outpaces planning. In No…

Lake-minded New Hampshire legislators are gearing up to tackle water quality once again this session, after some measures aimed at preventing and treating cyanobacteria blooms were voted down or softened last session. “We’ve got a really enormous problem headed at us, especially with climate change and warming waters,” said sponsor Sen. David Watters. “… I’m […]