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Natural Resources and the Environment

John Henkelman in a canoe navigating rapids on the Hudson River.

Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student

UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river’s health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More

Recent Stories

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  • Acadia stream
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    - Assaulted Marsh
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  • Arctic mountains and sea with text "the Arctic is melting. Is it time to panic?"
    - Melting Arctic
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    - A Key Appointment
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  • saltmarsh sparrow
    - New Genomic Ecology of Coastal Organisms Program
    UNH and UMaine are partnering for important research. Read More
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    Bill McDowell clarifies what proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could mean. Read More
  • Stream in Puerto Rico
    - Hurricane Double-Shot
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