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Story Archives of 'Department of Environmental Services'Environmental Services Commissioner Tom BurackBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, August 7, 2008.In November of 2006 Tom Burack took over the top job managing New Hampshire’s environment, and since then he’s had to face a number of challenges including landfills, storm water runoff, RGGI, and invasive species. We’ll talk with Commissioner Burack about his plans for the Granite State and we’ll take your questions as well. Guest
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  Homeowners Adjust to Changes in Shoreland Protection ActBy Amy Quinton on Friday, July 18, 2008.Shorefront developers and homeowners are now operating under new laws to protect water quality in New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers, and streams. Changes to the state’s Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act went into effect this month. Some homeowners and builders say the tougher regulations are confusing and could make building anything more difficult and expensive. But others say the changes should have happened decades ago. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on how people are adapting to the new laws. listen:
DES Commissioner Tom BurackBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, August 14, 2007.After almost a year on the job, we sit down with Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Tom Burack to talk about what's on his plate, including the Renewable Energy Act recently passed in New Hampshire, new efforts to rid our lakes of milfoil, and a burning ban on construction and demolition debris. Guest
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DOT Hit for Illegal DumpingBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.The New Hampshire Attorney General has fined the Department of Transportation for periodically dumping hazardous waste dating back to 1980. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
DES Commissioner Tom BurackBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 12, 2007.When former DES Commissioner Mike Nolin's term expired, he was replaced by Hopkinton lawyer Tom Burack, who came in at a time when many were displeased with how the Department of Environmental Services was being run. Burack has long been involved in the environment in New Hampshire, having chaired the LCHIP program and sat on various task forces and steering committees. We'll sit down with him and see how he's settled in in the few short months he's had in office and see what his goals and priorities for the new year and the new job are. listen:
Nolin Out At DES; Burack Not Necessarily InBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, August 22, 2006.Governor John Lynch has made progress on getting his the man he wants to head the Department of Environmental Services. In an agreement announced yesterday, current DES commissioner, Michael Nolin said he will step down from his job in November -- although under the deal, he will remain on the state payroll until the end of the year. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Governor Nominates Environment CommissionerBy Kerry Grens on Friday, July 14, 2006.Governor John Lynch announced he will nominate Tom Burack as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services. If Burack is confirmed by the Executive Council he would replace Commissioner Mike Nolin, whose term has expired. Environmental groups around the state are excited by Burack’s nomination—and by Nolin’s potential departure. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens reports. listen:
Septic System Variety Show Award Winners!By Lisa Peakes on Monday, February 6, 2006.Morning Edition's Lisa Peakes speaks with Dave Kellam about who won the video contest, and how the entries will be used to educate people about proper septic system maintenance. listen:
Did Cluttered Streams Cause the Floods in Alstead?By Mark Bevis on Monday, October 17, 2005.In the piece you just heard, Walpole Representative Sheldon Sawyer said state regulations don't allow people to clean out their brooks and streams. And that debris, he says, clogged culverts and waterways and caused last weeks flooding. But at the Department of Environmental Services, Rene Pelletier doesn't see it that way. Pelletier is the Deputy Director of the Water Division. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that the Department of Transportation is reponsible for keeping the culverts clean listen:
Lynch To AG: Probe Benson's Use of State WorkersBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, October 21, 2004.Lynch accuses the Governor's campaign staff of using state workers to conduct opposition research. The Benson campaign denies the charges. listen:
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