New Hampshire civic health index

The Carsey Institute is participating in a study to examine America\u27s civic health. Led by the Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), America\u27s Civic Health Index is an annual study that measures a wide variety of civic indicators, such as community involvement and helping others. New Hampshire is one of six states partnering with NCoC to produce a state-specific report that examines the civic health in the Granite State

Characterization of public and stakeholder objectives in environmental management: The application of conjoint analysis and other survey tools to the management of the Lamprey River

Management plans for natural resources can be seen as multi-attribute goods that are held in the public domain and therefore require input from experts, stakeholders, and citizens. The state is coordinating an Instream flow study for the Lamprey River in the Seacoast of NH and this research adds a key component to the existing study. This thesis explains how the values and objectives of stakeholders and the general public were elicited. Fourteen stakeholders participated in an interview and survey process and 229 randomly selected residents of the Lamprey River Watershed completed surveys about they how use and value the river. Some of the possible conflicts in the Watershed were revealed through this process. Stakeholders value many aspects of the river including commerce and recreation and the public residents are most concerned with the ecological integrity and public water supply aspects of the river above all other attributes

Art Therapy and Art Education: A Conversation - A Critical Review of the Literature

Art therapists and art educators are continuing to define the boundaries of their professions while finding opportunities for collaboration. While there are limited studies focusing on art therapy with students, the existing research suggests that the interventions that have been done are associated with an increase of self-esteem, ability to communicate thoughts and feelings, and healthy self-expression for students. The topic question investigated in this paper is what are the emotional benefits of implementing art therapy for elementary students within art education? This literature review will explore what few have focused on, the overlap between art therapy and art education. This paper will analyze the existing literature and suggests there is promise in experimenting with the use of art therapy interventions within art education. In conclusion, art therapists and art educators need to continue further research in order to highlight the emotional benefits of art making in schools and to develop appropriate practice protocols

Nature Supports a Vibrant Downtown Economy

In this brief we share some examples of where nature can be found or added to a downtown and then how it can enhance a community’s economy. To visualize this, we created an example of a downtown or town center that could be found or enhanced in a typical community in New Hampshire. Starting in the upper left corner, we see how a potential business can integrate with a downtown and natural assets such as a river and trees and also be close to housing