Earth Systems Research Center
Wetland Restoration Falls Short of Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
UNH research indicates that wetland restoration efforts are falling short of expectations to help fix the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone. Read More
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03/15/24Monitoring Marsh Transformations with Drones
New aerial imagery helps researchers monitor changes in the health and longevity of New Hampshire's coastal marshes. -
03/13/24Alternative Syrups: What Are They and How Can They Improve Resiliency of Maple Syrup Industry?
UNH doctoral candidate David Moore, a member of the Ecohydrology Lab at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, led research into best... -
03/12/24Tracing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere to the Trees
A three-year research grant will allow UNH scientists to study a curious trend in New Hampshire's tree growth. -
11/08/23Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for Excellence
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored UNH's research fieldwork safety program with an award.
Recent Stories
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09/07/22 - Meeting Great Bay HistoryA prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities grant will extend the work of the Great Bay Archaeological Survey to 72 K-12 teachers. Read More -
09/07/22 - Baking and QuakingWith $1.7 million in National Science Foundation funding, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Arctic could affect earthquake-related disasters. Read More -
07/15/22 - Measuring Methane in StreamsDifferent aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing methane directly into the atmosphere... Read More -
06/29/22 - Granite State WarmingUNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Read More -
06/15/22 - Out to PastureKeeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research. Read More -
06/01/22 - How Low Can You Mow?Not a fan of mowing the lawn? Good news: Cutting the grass less may be better for the environment. Trimming the number of times you run the mower around the yard, known as “low... Read More -
05/20/22 - Deconstructing BiasThree young researchers -- and many more -- are leading efforts to help UNH geosciences become more inclusive. Read More -
05/12/22 - Passings: Eric ScheuerEric Scheuer, a long-time UNH research project engineer, has passed away at the age of 51. Read More -
04/15/22 - Plant Nutrient DeclinesA new study indicates that nitrogen levels in terrestrial ecosystems are declining in some regions of the world. Read More -
03/09/22 - Water WorksNew research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network’s ability to filter certain pollutants. The findings both further our understanding of which... Read More