The Center Harbor Conservation Commission (CHCC) is a Select Board appointed volunteer organization, formed in 1965 as set forth per RSA Chapter 36-A, specifically to identify, preserve, and protect the Town’s natural resources, to develop and maintain an inventory of those natural resources, to preserve open space and scenic views, to monitor conservation easements held by the Town, to protect water resources and water quality, and to develop and distribute information to the public on conservation issues.
The CHCC is an advisory group offering input on conservation matters to the Center Harbor Board of Selectmen, Code Enforcement Officer, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The Commission may review and comment on NHDES Wetland and Shoreland permit applications and supporting documentation. The CHCC will maintain accurate records of its meetings and actions, and will submit an annual report to the Town. At the present time, the Commission meets on an “as needed” basis.
By the enabling authority granted in NH RSA 674:16 and 674:21, and as enacted, the Water Resources Conservation Overlay District (WRCOD) is hereby established to guide land use in proximity to wetland, shoreland, and groundwater resources. The WRCOD is defined in the Town’s Zoning Ordinances, Chapter 10.
Resources
- Archived Agendas and Minutes
- Natural Resource Inventory Report (2014)
- Master Plan 2012 with Revised Chapter 6 (2014)
- Prime Wetlands in Center Harbor
- Annual Reports
- Hiking and Nature Trails located in Center Harbor
- Designated Scenic Roads in Center Harbor
- Town-Related Conservations Easements in Center Harbor
Commission Members
- Harry Viens — Chairperson (Term expires 2027)
- Don Carey — Member (Term expires 2027)
- Liz Cody — Member (Term expires 2027)
- Mark Hildebrand — Member (Term expires 2028)
- Greg Hime — Member (Term expires 2027)
Contact Information
- Meeting Information: The Conservation Commission meet as needed, typically in the Cary Mead Room at the Town Office located at 36 Main Street.
- Email: conservationcomm@centerharbornh.gov
- Phone: 603-253-4561
- Mailing Address: Town of Center Harbor, Conservation Commission, PO Box 140, 36 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Quick Links
- Audubon Society of NH
- Belknap County Conservation District
- Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT)
- Lake Winnipesaukee Association
- Lake Winnipesaukee Gateway
- Loon Preservation Committee
- New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF)
- New Hampshire Lakes Association
- NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
- NH Department of Environmental Services
- NH Division of Forests and Lands
- NH Electric Cooperative Vegetation Management
- NH Fish and Game
- NH Fish and Game- Wildlife Action Plan
- NH Wildlife Federation
- Society for Protection of NH Forests
- Squam Lakes Association (SLA)
- Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS)
- UNH Cooperative Extension Services