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| Location | New Hampshire |
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| Introduction | |
| Interests | NH EPSCoR, funded by the National Science Foundation, is conducting research to improve our ability to manage our natural systems which provide clean water, clean air, and the recreation we value. NH EPSCoR maintains a statewide network of cyber enabled sensors that inform researchers, resource managers, and citizens about the quality of our cherished environment. EPSCoR researchers provide new information on the behavior of snow, how snow influences our regional climate, and the relationships between snow in the winter and drought in the summer. This research connects the great rivers that flow through New Hampshire, from the headwaters of the White Mountains, down to the seagrass covered estuaries and into the ocean. New Hampshire is home to 100,000 miles of water from its rivers and streams. Models based on scientific data, allow the US Forest Service to consider river flows and water quality throughout the state when deciding on how to manage the national forest. In addition to recreations like boating and swimming, surface water supplies drinking water to approximately 200,000 households and businesses, as well as thousands of jobs to those managing these services. New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the U.S. with nearly 80 percent forest cover. These forests regulate the quality of water, along with air quality and climate. The natural beauty of the leaves, mountains, and waters of New Hampshire’s ecosystems draw people from near and far. Its wildlife provides recreational leisure, and its forestry not only clears the air but also provides clean water for thousands. Ecosystems are invaluable to New Hampshire’s economy and the overall quality of life of its human, animal, and plant residents. Help us to sustain our quality of life in New Hampshire by supporting current research and informing decision makers about the connection between ecosystems and society. |