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From Snowmelt to Spring Flow: What St. Patrick’s Day Tells Us About Water in New Hampshire

From Snowmelt to Spring Flow: What St. Patrick’s Day Tells Us About Water in New Hampshire

From Snowmelt to Spring Flow: What St. Patrick’s Day Tells Us About Water in New HampshireAbby Thompson-Fopiano
Published on: 02/18/2026

St. Patrick’s Day marks more than a seasonal celebration in New Hampshire — it signals the start of spring snowmelt, groundwater recharge, and shifting water systems. Learn how this transition impacts shorelines, runoff, water quality, and watershed management across the Granite State.