A designated river is managed and protected for its outstanding natural and cultural resources in accordance with RSA 483, the Rivers Management and Protection Act. At the request of the local communities through which they run, 19 of New Hampshire’s rivers have been recognized by the state legislature and the governor for their important natural resources, historical significance and their contribution to our quality of life. Each designated river has a local river management advisory committee to facilitate communication among the municipalities along the river in the management of their shared resource, develop a river corridor management plan to guide river protection efforts, and provide local input into state management of their river.
- Number of Designated Rivers: 19
- Total Designated Miles: 1010
- Participating Communities: 125
- Unincorporated Places and State Parks: 5
Permit Review
A major duty of the LACs and LRSs is to review and comment on local, state or federal plans and permit applications for activities within the designated river corridor as described in RSA 483:8-a III(b). RMPP staff email a weekly permit notification to LAC and LRS chairs and staff containing the Wetlands, Shoreland and Alteration of Terrain permit applications received by NHDES over the prior week. Other types of permits and funding applications are less common and are sent to LAC and LRS chairs and staff separately.
To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of LACs visit the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Local River Management Advisory website at https://www.lac.des.nh.gov/.
Piscataquog River Local Advisory Committee 