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RCCD Survives Defunding Proposal by Rep. Manuse

At the Rockingham County Delegation County budget meeting on February 21, 2012, Rep. Manuse (R-Derry) made a proposal to remove the $45,000 budget line for the Rockingham County Conservation District.  Rep. Manuse indicated he felt it was inappropriate for the … Continue reading

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NH DES Streamlined Permitting & New Forms

In an effort to provide a higher quality, more streamlined permitting process for the regulated public, most Land Resources Management Programs (Alteration of Terrain Bureau, Subsurface Systems Bureau, Wetlands Bureau and the Shoreland Program) have updated their permit application forms.  … Continue reading

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NH Conservation Districts Put Local Foods on National Agenda

Las Vegas, NV, FEbrurary 1, 2012:  The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) approved a resolution to support a Local Foods Title within the US Farm Bill, put forth by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts. The resolution originated … Continue reading

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RCCD Technical Advising to Municipalities

Last year the RCCD provided technical assistance to 17 municipalities on nearly 200 projects.  To find out more click here: Municipal Services 2012

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RCCD 2011 Annual Report Released

RCCD released its 2011 annual report today documenting program accomplishments for the year.  The format is a 16 page booklet consisting of 4 double-sided copies that are folded and stapled in the middle.  To download the report click here: Rockingham Annual … Continue reading

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NHDES E-Permitting & Local Reviews

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

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 Streamlining Review Requests with Direct Pay

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 … Continue reading

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