Natural Resources and the Environment

John Henkelman in a canoe navigating rapids on the Hudson River.

Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student

UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river’s health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More

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