Though we admire the topography surrounding Chocorua Lake, we seldom think about the fact that the lake bottom has its own topography, referred to as “bathymetry.” The shape of the land surface, above or below water, tells a story of the natural forces and processes that shaped the earth—how mountains and lakes came to be.
Pollinators & Climate Change Considerations — Replay & Resources
Thank you so much to Athena Contus of Athena's Bees for her wonderful talk about bees and pollinators in a changing climate and things we can do to promote healthy pollinator populations. Athena also shared an abundance of excellent resources with us. Spend some time with these websites and videos and you will learn a lot about how to support the insects and ecosystems that make our lives possible.
Jellyfish in Chocorua Lake
The Ossipee Aquifer: A Story of Water
Replay—Solar Energy 101 & Beneficial Electrification
Climate Health Roadshow Replay and Resources
New Hampshire, New Normal—replay and resource list
What Can I Do About Climate Change?
In February, the CLC and the Cook Library hosted my Zoom presentation on the realities and hopeful solutions to climate change. This is the first follow-up, addressing what individuals might do to lessen this global problem.