Section 483-A:5 Management. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee, and upon consideration of recommendations from each of the relevant divisions and bureaus within the department of environmental services, shall prepare and submit to the legislature for consideration proposed state level management criteria to be provided for the state's lakes. The management criteria upon adoption shall provide the basis for state agency decisions regarding lakes management and protection. The purpose of such criteria shall be to ensure that:
      (a) Water quality shall not be degraded from existing water quality standards established in RSA 485-A.
      (b) Potential sources of pollution, whether point or non-point sources on the land or deriving from activity on the lake, shall be managed in such a way as to minimize their adverse impact on water quality. No significant adverse impact or cumulative adverse impact on water quality shall be permitted.
      (c) The environment for wildlife, particularly waterfowl and aquatic life, shall be maintained or improved.
      (d) The use of lakes and their drainage areas for flood protection and water supply shall be recognized and protected.
      (e) Public access shall be provided and maintained appropriate to suitable uses of the lakes.
      (f) Recreational uses of lakes shall be consistent with the carrying capacity and character of each lake and shall include, but not be limited to, the use of appropriate watercraft, swimming, and fishing. Permitted uses shall provide opportunity for the safe enjoyment of a variety of lake experiences within the state as a whole.
   II. No state-owned property adjacent to or providing access to a lake shall be disposed of by the state except upon the review and recommendations of the advisory committee.

Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.