Contact Us:
1060 Easton Valley Rd.
Easton NH,
03580
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Next Meeting:
Please note: May 18, 2012 has been postponed to June 1st.
3RD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 8:00 AM. EASTON CC DOES NOT MEET IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST UNLESS POSTED
Commission Members:
- Maria Hynes, chair
- Denys Draper, vice-chair
- Anita Craven
- Ned Cutler
- Kris Pastoriza
- Mike Platt
Alternates:
- Wren Miller-Weed
- Deb Stever
- Roy Stever
Documents
Our Mission:
The Easton Conservation Commission was established for the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the town of Easton, New Hampshire.
The commission's role, as directed by RSA-36A is to:
- Conduct studies into the community's land and water areas
- Seek to coordinate the activity of unofficial committees or projects organized for similar purposes
- Keep an index of all open space and natural, aesthetic, or ecological areas (including all marshlands, swamps, and other wetlands)
- Keep accurate records of meetings and actions
As authorized by RSA-36A the commission may also:
- Recommend programs for the protection, development, or better utilization of all areas in Easton's Conservation Index
- Receive and manage gifts of money and property, both real and personal, in the name of Easton, New Hampshire (subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen)
- Advertise, prepare, print, and distribute books, maps, charts, plans, and pamphlets to inform the community of its work
LANDOWNER CONSERVATION AND WETLAND PROTECTION
CONSERVATION PUBLICATIONS FOR LANDOWNERS
Organizations Supporting Landowner Conservation
Other Links
WETLANDS IN EASTON
Wetlands are a valuable natural resource protected by the town of Easton and the State of New Hampshire, as well as the US Federal Government. In all wetlands jurisdictions,
the more restrictive regulations apply.
It is the responsibility of each Easton landowner to know that the permitted uses of
wetlands are limited and that no structures can be erected or constructed on wetlands.
The Wetlands Resource
Identifying Wetlands
The Grafton County Soil Survey and Easton Natural Resources Maps are available at
the Easton Town Hall for identifying the potential presence of wetlands. Wetlands/upland
boundaries can be delineated by a certified soils scientist.
Clues to Identifying Forested Wetlands
Permitted Uses of Wetlands
Approved wetlands uses are listed in the Easton Zoning Ordinances, Section 604
WETLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT. For specific wetlands uses (i.e. driveways that cross wetlands), NH Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) permits, as well as
zoning variances, are required.
Additional Wetlands Information and Permits
Easton Conservation Commission
NH DES Wetlands Bureau
USDA NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program
News:
2012-05-01
NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
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