Beaches

Seacoast beaches have been crowded this weekend with people trying to beat the heat, though some coronavirus restrictions remain in effect. Parts of the…

The state will not conduct some routine sampling of inland beaches this summer due the pandemic.The Department of Environmental Services says they’ll…

After his initial restrictions were in place for less than a week, Gov. Chris Sununu is altering the rules for beach access in New Hampshire.Effective…

The state is temporarily banning shellfish harvesting in coastal Atlantic waters because of a severe bloom of potentially toxic algae.The ban applies to…

When New Hampshire reopens parts of its economy in the next couple of weeks, the public beaches on the Seacoast will stay closed. It's sparked debate in…

New Hampshire is doing its part this weekend for the Ocean Conservancy's annual, international coastal cleanup.NHPR’s Annie Ropeik went out with one group…

Governor Chris Sununu announced plans last week to study whether New Hampshire schools should be required to start after Labor Day.But some families who…

The state Department of Environmental Services wants to make its beach safety advisories more timely and accurate this summer.As of midday Friday, DES had…

Volunteers with the New Hampshire Beach Monitoring program are taking measurements of the state's beaches ahead of Hurricane Jose.As volunteer Sherri…

Three beaches in Laconia that tested positive for bacteria last week are now in the clear.The Parks and Recreation Department says Opechee Cove, Opechee…