2019 Piscataqua Oysterpalooza

2019 Piscataqua Oysterpalooza

Join us for the 2019 Oysterpalooza at Liar’s Bench!  The tradition continues. Come join Liars Bench & Friends for the 9th annual Oysterpalooza, a celebration of the Great Bay’s bivalve bounty. Fresh shucked local oysters from Virgin Oyster Company,...
The Passing of our President, Donald “Swanee” Swanson

The Passing of our President, Donald “Swanee” Swanson

Donald L. “Swanee” Swanson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September20, 2018, at age 74. Swanee was a dedicated CCA NH board member since thechapter’s inception in June 1998. He had been serving as chapter President since2014. In addition to his CCA NH duties,...
CCA NH Accepting Funds to Cover Legal Fees

CCA NH Accepting Funds to Cover Legal Fees

The four year court battle to restore public access at Sanders Poynt in Rye is finally over—almost. The physical impediments—the fence, boulders, and trees must now be removed, but exactly when is uncertain. Public access would not have been preserved except for the...
CCA NH Confirms PFCs in Berry’s Brook

CCA NH Confirms PFCs in Berry’s Brook

The Coastal Conservation Association of NH (CCA NH), Board of Directors voted recently to approve the expenditure of funds to test the surface waters of Berry’s Brook in Rye to ascertain the presence of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs)—chemicals of emerging concern for...