City of Laconia Conservation Commission

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Laconia's Conservation Commission was established in August of 1987 to promote and preserve the areas natural resources, and to protect and manage the City's watershed resources and wildlife habitat areas. This seven member volunteer Commission, appointed by the City Council, is responsible for public outreach and education as well as managing the City owned conservation lands. The Commission is responsible for the review of site plan and subdivision applications for compliance with state and local wetlands and shoreland regulations. In addition, the Commission is responsible for recommendation conveyance to the City Planning Board for new projects moving through the City planning process.

Partner Organizations

BELKNAP COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES

Society for the Protection of NH Forests
NH Wildlife Federation
NH Department of Agriculture
Audubon of NH
US EPA - Office of Wetlands Oceans and Watersheds
NH DES

Contact Information:

Shanna B. Saunders, Planning Director

E-mail: Saunderss@city.laconia.nh.us

Scott McPhie, Conservation Technician

E-mail: McPhies@city.laconia.nh.us

45 Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH 03246

Phone: 603-527-1264
Fax: 603-524-2167