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Latest News
Recent Development Activity in the Lakes Region
The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) recently completed the 15th annual report of Development Activity in the Lakes Region. From 2010 to 2011, the updated report shows a few modest regional declines in residential, commercial, and industrial permitting compared to 2010’s slight recovery. The number of residential permits issued in the Lakes Region decreased from 216 in 2010 to 196 in 2011; a decrease of 9.3 percent.
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Pemigewasset River Corridor Management Plan Approved
The Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee is proud to announce the approval of the final version of the Pemigewasset River Corridor Management Plan.
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LRPC Stormwater and Drinking Water Workshop Presentations
The Lakes Region Planning Commission has recently held two workshops on water management. The presentations from the Stormwater Management Workshop and the Drinking Water Workshop are now available online.
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Pledge to Don’t Drive One-In-Five
Do you drive alone to work or school? Do you feel the cost of commuting increasing? If you answered yes, Commute Green New Hampshire is asking you to take the Pledge to leave your car at home at least one day a week to try a lower-cost commute.
Commute Green New Hampshire (www.commutegreennh.org), a partnership of New Hampshire employers, schools, transit agencies and regional planning commissions, encourages everyone to find a greener way to and from work, school and errands at least once a week. Try commuting green by walking, bicycling, taking the bus or train, carpooling or telecommuting.
Please visit www.commutegreennh.org to learn more how you can participate.
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Coordinated Smart Growth and Natural Resources Assessment for Ashland, NH
The intent of the Coordinated Smart Growth and Natural Resources Assessmend for Ashland is to assess the current level of protection for wildlife habitat and natural resources provided by the Town of Ashland’s land use regulations and identify additional opportunities for regulatory protection.
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DES Drinking Water Protection Conference
Register to attend the DES 2013 Drinking Water Source Protection Conference on May 1st from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH. This conference is the largest drinking water source protection event in New England and is the only statewide event focused on how to protect local sources of drinking water. This year policymakers, scientists, water supply managers and local officials will present their work and views on a range of topics that involve water sustainability, climate change, studies of contaminants in drinking water, land conservation and land use planning as well as
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Stormwater Management Workshop
You are invited to a free workshop on Stormwater Management being held on March 29th at the Meredith Community Center, Meredith, NH. This half day workshop is an opportunity to learn about various stormwater management methods, tools and innovative techniques, and to hear from local communities that have adopted Stormwater Management Ordinances or have completed some interesting stormwater management projects. A panel session at the end will discuss the barriers and opportunities to implementing an effective Stormwater Management Program in your community.
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CEDS Update
LRPC is working to identify local and regional development projects that may qualify for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance and other funding sources such as CDBG and USDA/Rural Development. See the letter to local officials, the CEDS project submittal form and announcement of two upcoming meetings – Wednesday February 20th and Tuesday February 26th. For addition information, contact Gerald Coogan at 279.8171 or jcoogan@lakesrpc.org.
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NH Site Evaluation Committee
An overview of the SEC’s role and responsibilities may be viewed here.
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Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste Collection 2012 Annual Report
The 2012 Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections were conducted in a safe and efficient manner on July 28, 2012 and August 4, 2012 at eight different locations. The Annual Report of these collections is now available.
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Governor's Water Sustainability Commission Final Report
The New Hampshire Water Sustainability Commission presented its report, urging that New Hampshire undertake a long-term approach to addressing its water issues. The full Final Report is available online.
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Understanding Angry People
UNH Associate Professor Malcolm Smith gave a presentation on Understanding Angry People at the January LRPC Commission Meeting. Dr. Smith offered several insights based on his lengthy experience as a designer and user of programs to improve the quality of family life. This presentation is now available online. Malcolm is a Family Life specialist who provides service, support, and leadership to UNH programs serving NH families and communities.
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“Winnipesaukee Gateway” Receives Award
The “Winnipesaukee Gateway” received the 2011 New Hampshire Planners Association Project of the Year award! This award is granted to a project, program or tool that is a significant advantage to the cause of planning. The “Winnipesaukee Gateway” (www.winnigateway.org) is unique in that it is the first “web-based” watershed management plan to be approved by the NH Department of Environmental Services. The Gateway also represents the desire to create an informative tool that can deliver large amounts of constantly changing information to key audiences, which will educate and promote awareness and stewardship of the natural resources in the Lake Winnipesaukee watershed among the public.
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2010 Census Population and Housing Maps
Regional Maps of 2010 Census Population and Housing Changes by town available. Click on the thumbnail to view large format images.
A recent report on development trends shows that 2009 residential housing permits issued by local Lakes Region municipalities continue to decline to the lowest levels in more than 20 years. Laconia, Moultonborough and Bristol issues the most permits in the Lakes Region. For additional information see the report on the Landuse and Housing webpage.
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Environmental Impact Statement for Power Transmission
Information about the U.S. Department of Energy E.I.S. on the Northern Pass Transmission Project may be found on DOE's web site: http://www.northernpasseis.us/
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Lakes Region Facility and Other Brownfields Reports Now Available
Several Brownfields presentations from the LRPC Commission Meeting are now available online. In addition, a report with final recommendations for usage of the Lakes Region Facility from the US EPA pilot project for the implementation of the PREPARED Workbook has been completed. For more information on this and other projects, please visit the LRPC Brownfields website.
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Upcoming Events
6/4/2013 - Carroll County Regional Coordinating Council (CCRCC) Meeting more...
Please visit the Carroll County Regional Coordinating Council website for more information.
6/12/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
6/24/2013 - Lakes Region Planning Commission Annual Meeting more...
This years featured speaker is NH Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Tom Burack who has led and focused the states environmental agency on providing exceptional customer service in all of its programs, while addressing pressing environmental and economic challenges. For more information, please see the full Meeting Invitation. and Response Card.
7/10/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
9/11/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
10/9/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
11/13/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
12/11/2013 - Executive Board Meeting more...
1/8/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
2/12/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
3/12/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
4/9/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
5/14/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
6/11/2014 - Executive Board Meeting more...
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