As federal protections shrink, fate of NH wildlife increasingly in state lawmakers’ hands

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,880

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Though they can be tricky to spot, the charisma and rarity of some of New Hampshire’s federally endangered and threatened species have bought them some local celebrity.

Recognizable and photogenic, for example, are the piping plovers that raise puffball chicks on the Seacoast; Concord’s own sky-colored Karner blue butterflies; and the rare and evasive Canada lynx. Others among these critters’ federally listed peers are less well-known: The dwarf wedgemussel and …

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