- DES's 25th Anniversary on NHPR's The Exchange with Laura Knoy
- Opinions/Editorials
By Thomas S. Burack, DES Commissioner- 25 for 25: NHDES Highlighting 25 Years of Environmental Protection
- 25 for 25: New Hampshire's Underground Storage Tank Program – An Unseen Success Story
- 25 for 25: DES's Brownfields Program Breaking Down Barriers to Community Revitalization
- 25 for 25: Clean Water from Improved Wastewater Treatment
- 25 for 25: How the Winnispesaukee River Basin Program Helped to Save the Lakes Region
- 25 for 25: Getting Arsenic Out of Our Drinking Water
- 25 for 25: Safer Drinking Water from Rivers, Lakes, and Reservoirs
- Photos and Videos
- DES Timeline
DES Marks 25 Years of Environmental Protection
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On January 2, 1987, a notable event occurred in the state of New Hampshire's efforts to protect its environment. Culminating years of legislative deliberations, a new environmental agency was created: the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. So this year, 2012, marks the 25th Anniversary of the creation of DES and its service to the people of our state. DES has played a vital role in protecting and restoring our precious natural resources and public health, which are so critical to ensuring the wonderful quality of life that we all enjoy here in the Granite State. more… |