August 4, 2026
Consequences of Hydrological Change for New Hampshire’s Forests
Matthew Vadeboncoeur (University of New Hampshire)
Climate change is making New England both wetter and drier as the growing season lengthens, snowpack becomes less reliable, and precipitation is more variable. Our forests, which play a critical role in regulating inputs to groundwater and surface waters, also have to deal with a changing climate. Matthew Vadeboncoeur and others at the Ecohydrology and Terrestrial Ecosystems Analysis Labs at UNH have been studying this change using long-term records, tree-ring measurements, leaf characteristics, and experimental drought plots.
Held on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:15 pm
Join us for our Newfound Nature Series (the new name for our beloved Red Barn Speaker Series) on Tuesday evenings. The series is now held at Grey Rocks and co-hosted by the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA). Registration is not necessary – just come and join us for an evening’s entertainment!