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NH Department of Environmental Services

Shoreland Protection
The shorelands of the state are among its most valuable and fragile natural resources and their protection is essential to maintain the integrity of public waters.




 *  Shoreland Rules
See rules Env-Wq 1400 as adopted 7/1/08 with interim proposed rules.

 *  Summary of the New Shoreland Protection Act Standards Effective July 1, 2008
 *  Changes to the CSPA effective July 1, 2008
 *  DES Commissioner’s Column on Revised Standards
 *  Final Report of the Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act; November 30, 2006
(SB 83, Chapter 209, Laws of 2005)
About Shoreland Protection...
The Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act
CSPA Rules
Fact Sheets
Related Links
Forms & Publications

Water bodies under the protection of the CSPA...
Tidal Waters
Lakes and Ponds on the DES Official List of Public Waters
Designated Rivers
Fourth Order and Higher Streams as of 7/1/08

NH Comprehensive
Shoreland Protection
Act Workshop
Scheduled Events
The Critical Edge newsletter
May 2008
June 2008
CSPA Investment in the Future [pdf; 10.4 MB]
Contact Us:
shoreland@des.state.nh.us

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Updated: August 2008

 
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