Reference Library

Shoreland Protection

• Chapter 483-B Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act (SWQPA) [f.k.a. Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act]
• List of municipalities with shoreland protection regulations (from Municipal Land Use regulation Database)
• DES Shoreland Protection Program
  • Shoreland protection changes
    RSA 483-B has been significantly revised, courtesy of sections 382 through 412 of HB 2 (the budget trailer bill). All changes took effect July 1, 2011. This article summarizes the more noticeable changes; more information will be available at the DES Shoreland Program as resources allow. (From the DES newsletter, Environmental News, September-October 2011.)
  • A Shoreland Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management - protecting your home & environment
• DES Consolidated List of Water Bodies Subject to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (including fourth order and higher streams and rivers)

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