Center Harbor Conservation Commission

The Center Harbor Conservation Commission is a volunteer organization established pursuant to RSA 36-A specifically for the protection of  the Town's natural resources, to develop and maintain an inventory of those natural resources, to preserve open space and scenic views, to monitor conservation easements held by the Town, to protect water quality and to develop and distribute information to the public on conservation issues. The CHCC is an advisory group offering advice on conservation matters to the Center Harbor Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The Commission reviews and comments on wetland permit applications prior to forwarding the applications to the NHDES Wetlands Bureau.  The CHCC will maintain accurate records of it's meetings and actions.

Conservation Commission Agendas
Conservation Commission Agenda for June 9, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for May 12, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for April 7, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for March 3, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for February 12, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for January 15, 2009
Conservation Commission Agenda for December 9, 2008
Conservation Commission Agenda for November 18, 2008
Conservation Commission Agenda for October 14, 2008
Conservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda for October 3, 2008
Conservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda for September 29, 2008
Conservation Commission Agenda for September 16, 2008

Getting Help with the Permitting Process

If you are thinking about adding a seasonal dock, building a multi-use pond, or doing any alteration of terrain that may require a permit to be submitted, you can always contact the Conservation Commission for advice. Or, if you want to submit your application yourself, you can read through the following useful information:

• Start with The Permit Guidebook it contains all the information on what kind of permit you'll need, what you'll need to file it properly, and how to file it to state and local offices.
• If you already know you'll need a Wetland-related permit, read the Guidebook for Wetland Permits. This Guidebook is a very simple, step-by-step process for the layperson.
• Want to replace or build a dock? Criteria for Dock Construction
• Thinking of building a pond on your property? You'll need to read this: Wetlands Permitting for Pond Construction
• Involved in a project that has minimum impact (wt303.04), minor impact (wt303.03) or major impact (wt303.02) to a Wetland? You'll need to review the Standard Dredge and Fill Application.
• Building, repairing or replacing Shoreline structures.
• All other related information is freely available from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Web site.

Get help with (and Download) Environmental Applications

Important Information about our Shorelines

• Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act
• When do I need to be concerned with Shoreland Protection?   What do I need to know to comply with the law and protect water quality?
  The CSPA applies to all land within 250 feet of public water. The 250 foot mark is not a setback. It is a boundary between protected shoreland and unprotected land. Click here for all regulations regarding Shoreland Protection.  The effective date for the revised Shoreland Rules is July 1, 2008.

Conservation News

Contacting the CHCC
Call the Center Harbor Town Clerk's Office at 253-4561, and they will forward the proper contact information.