Building, utilities and essential services.For further information and instructions, see Fact Sheet WB-9 “ Obtaining Authorization for Emergency Wetlands Impacts. Requests for Emergency Authorizations are handled by the regional permit inspector. Emergency Authorizationsĭuring emergency situations caused by natural disasters, private property owners and public agencies can perform work in wetlands jurisdiction without receiving a permit or prior authorization when there’s a threat to public safety, public health, or if significant damage to public infrastructure or private property is imminent. Providing economic and recreational value.Īctivities located in wetlands and surface waters, such as excavation, removal, filling, dredging and/or construction of structures in or on any bank, flat, marsh, forested wetland or adjacent to waterbodies, generally requires review and approval from the Wetlands Bureau in accordance with the Fill and Dredge in Wetlands Act (RSA 482-A), unless otherwise specified by rule or law.Providing habitat for fish and wildlife.
It is found to be for the public good and welfare of the State of New Hampshire to protect and preserve both tidal and fresh waters and its wetlands (including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, marshes, forested wetlands and peatlands) from unregulated despoliation because of the important functions and values that these aquatic resources provide, such as: Wetlands also support the food chain, providing food and habitat for a variety of aquatic and upland plants and wildlife.Īlthough New Hampshire has lost fewer wetlands to filling and dredging than many neighboring coastal states, landscape change poses a significant challenge to the protection of New Hampshire’s wetlands and natural resources. These functions are more valuable with the expected increase in frequency and severity of storm events associated with climate change. In addition to their economic value, New Hampshire’s wetland resources are of great importance for flood control, water quality, water storage and recharge for both groundwater and surface waters. Residents, businesses and visitors enjoy New Hampshire’s wetlands, streams, lakes and the seacoast for their natural beauty and recreational opportunities. New Hampshire’s diverse natural resources support many of the activities that drive New Hampshire’s economy. Conservation, Mitigation, and Restoration.
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