Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission

06/01/2026

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Grant Round 37 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund – Local Assistance Program is now open.

The the LWCF is a federal financial assistance program from the National Park Service directly to the states, and as pass-through assistance from the states to local units of government through a competitive selection process. Successfully procured funds may be used for the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation lands and facilities. Grant awards are available between $150,000 and $1,000,000. Now through April 2027, prospective applicants can simply apply through the online application platform at any time.

Monthly open consultation hours will be provided by this office via webinar. Applicants, potential applicants, and project partners may register and join program staff in an open forum setting for questions on project eligibility and program requirements. Sessions will be held on the second Monday of each month through April 2027. The first of this series will be held on June 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Visit https://www.nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks/conservation-fund-grant for more information.

05/28/2026

Time is running out to register for our Making Connections: Mobility and Freedom As We Age workshop series. 🚶🏼‍♀️

This four-part transportation and mobility workshop is for people interested in helping to solve transportation and mobility challenges facing older adults.👨🏼‍🦽🚌

The workshops are free and will take place at The Kilton Library in West Lebanon. The first workshop will happen on Monday, June 1.

Learn more 👇

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Lebanon Can Save Lives: Lebanon Fire Department Joins Statewide NH CPR Challenge During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. RSVP for a free Hands-Only CPR training. 15 Minutes Can Save a Life.

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05/18/2026

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will hold the 2026 Drinking Water Source Protection Conference on Wednesday, June 3 at the Army National Guard Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, New Hampshire. This year’s conference will feature a variety of policy and case studies that illustrate how to better protect local drinking water resources.
The conference fee is $55.00 (includes light breakfast and lunch).

Register early as attendance is limited.

Register here: https://agwt.org/event/copy-of-2025-nhdes-drinking-water-source-protection-conference/

05/15/2026

Our May e-bulletin is here! Click the link to read about a staff project, register for our annual dinner, and more! https://conta.cc/4tAERNK

The UVLSRPC newsletter returns this month as spring arrives in the Upper Valley. The work never stops here at the RPC -- the eBulletin has everything you need to stay in the loop!

05/15/2026

The City of Lebanon and the Lebanon School District (SAU 88) invite community members to an upcoming informational session on the proposed Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH childcare center. The project includes the construction of a new childcare facility on land adjacent to 20 Seminary Hill, Lebanon School District SAU #88, funded through a combination of federal and state grants and private donations.

Location: SAU #88 Auditorium, 20 Seminary Hill, West Lebanon
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Visit LebanonNH.gov/Childcare to learn more about the project.

05/14/2026

Get outside this weekend! Sustainable Lebanon is pulling garlic mustard and planting trees in Lebanon this Saturday, May 16th. If you'd like to assist with pulling garlic mustard, park at the NRT parking area on Icehouse Rd, and head east to find the pulling party! Long sleeves and gardening gloves recommended, as well as your preferred insect and sun protectants.

If you'd like to help plant trees, meet by the skatepark on Glen Rd at 9 am on Saturday morning. Shovels are supplied but it's recommended you bring gloves. Volunteers must fill out a form online beforehand. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y9uu4r5s for more information.

Later this month, bring your soil for a free soil lead screening at the Lebanon Farmers' Market on Thursday, May 28th, from 4-7pm. For instructions: https://www.des.nh.gov/home-and-recreation/your-health-and-environment/new-hampshire-appletree/soilshop-events Or, you may bring your soil to a dropbox at the Kilton Library from May 29th-June 5th.

05/11/2026

May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as transportation, recreation, and something essential to our well-being and everyday lives. This week is Bike to Work Week, with Bike to Work Day being celebrated on Friday, May 15th.

40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get around. Whether you're a daily cyclist or new to biking, Bike to Work Week provides the perfect reason to give bike commuting a try! National Bike Month, including Bike to Work Week, is promoted by the League of American Bicyclists.