NHDES E-Permitting & Local Reviews

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

RCCD is working toward providing electronic reviews and on-line payments for local subsurface disposal system plan reviews to be compatible with the newly unveiled NH Department of Environmental Services E-Permitting.  Stay tuned!

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Technical Review Tips

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Please note our new section on Engineer/Designer/Installer tips, which has been added to help clarify design and installation criteria used by RCCD when reviewing projects.  Watch for more tips and payments by credit card coming this winter.

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RCCD Personnel Changes

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

The Rockingham County Conservation District is proud to welcome Diane Knapp as our new part-time office manager.  Diane has over 20 years of experience working in similar industries and will be a great asset to the RCCD team.  Diane will replace Joanne Ward, who has moved on to a full-time position as a receptionist in the education field.  We will miss her.  Welcome Diane & Best Wishes Joanne!

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RCCD Streamlining Review Requests with Direct Pay

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

RCCD is encouraging municipalities that regularly utilize our technical review services to adopt our Direct Payment Method as a way to streamline payment and scheduling.  This payment method, which is targeted to come online May 1, 2011, will utilize an online form for service requests and will allow payments to be made directly to RCCD by project applicants on behalf of the municipalities.  Currently most towns utilize an escrow payment system that requires all money flow through the municipality.  Under either payment method, RCCD will be working directly for the towns as their agent.  Please click on “Request Technical Review” to use the Direct Pay Method and online scheduling.

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Ecological Restoration Projects

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

We are pleased to be currently involved in a number of restoration projects throughout Rockingham County. Please view the Conservation Projects page for an overview of representative restoration projects.  Look for an update soon on new projects we have started!

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Contact Us Today to Learn More About Conserving the Natural Resources on Your Property

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

If you own or manage farm or forest land, or grow specialty crops in New Hampshire, then the 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs can help you address natural resource concerns and opportunities on your land. Please call 603-679-2790 to learn more.

Farm Bill Programs

  • Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) – AMA helps producers manage risk and voluntarily address issues such as water management, water quality, and erosion control by incorporating conservation practices into their farming operations.
  • Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) – CSP rewards farmers who are good conservation stewards of their land, and offers compensation for enhancements.
  • Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – EQIP helps promote farm and forest conservation by enhancing the environmental quality of soil, water, air, plants and animals.
  • Farm & Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) – FRPP helps land conservation-focused partners assist farmers in keeping their land in agriculture through the purchase of development rights.
  • Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) – GRP offers compensation for landowners to protect, restore and enhance grasslands.
  • Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) – WRP promotes the protection and restoration of wetlands through the purchase of easements and enhancement activities.
  • Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) – WHIP helps improve fish and wildlife habitat and restore natural ecosystems.
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