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PISCATAQUOG RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN |
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In Memory:This Management Plan is dedicated to the memory of Jim Tethers, Chief Planner for the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission. Jim worked closely with The PRLAC since its inception in 1994, providing guidance and support in the development of this Management Plan. Jim had been with SNHPC for 29 years, assisting the 13 member communities with technical planning support. His calm demeanor, congenial smile and good humor were great assets in working with government officials and community volunteers. In the early 1980’s, several years before the state enacted the Rivers Management and Protection Program, Jim participated in the development of “A Management Plan for the South Branch Piscataquog River”. His wealth of knowledge about the Piscataquog Watershed and the communities along the river was invaluable to this committee. He is deeply missed. His memory can be honored through the support of the James W. Tethers Educational Trust, established by the SNHPC to help students within the 13 member communities who wish to pursue a career in Planning. We were fortunate to know and work with Jim. He will remain ever present in our thoughts and in our hearts. Prepared by:Piscataquog River Local Advisory Committeec/o Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission438 Dubuque Street • Manchester, NH 03102 Phone: 603-669-4664 • Fax: 603-669-4350 SEPTEMBER - 1999
Piscataquog River Local Advisory CommitteeBeverly Yeaple, Chair - DeeringRon Johnson, Vice-Chair - Manchester Dick Ludders, Clerk - Weare Christopher Danforth & Dodie Finlayson - Francestown Vivian Blondeau & Charles Freiburger - Goffstown Scott Farrell & Michael Richard - New Boston Technical Staff Support:James MacCartney, Rivers Coordinator - New Hamsphire Dept. of Environmental Services James Tethers, Chief Planner - Southern New Hampshire Planning CommissionSpecial Acknowledgements:
Pierre Bruno, New Boston; Claire Dodge, New Boston; Kathy Lee Luger, Deering; Michael Cunnigham, Manchester TABLE OF CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION1.1 Purpose1.2 Background 1.3 Duties of the Local River Advisory Committee 1.4 Content of the Plan 1.5 Basis for Nomination of the Piscataquog River 1.6 Piscataquog River Description Covered by Plan 1.7 Piscataquog River Base Line Data 2. WATER QUALITY2.1 Background2.2 Goals 2.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 3. INSTREAM FLOW3.1 Background3.2 Goals 3.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 4. STREAMBANK STABILIZATION4.1 Background4.2 Goals 4.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 5. RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES5.1 Background5.2 Goals 5.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 6. NATURAL RESOURCES6.1 Background61.1 Fish 6.1.2 Mammals 6.1.3 Birds 6.1.4 Wildflowers 6.2 Goals 6.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 7. SCENIC RESOURCES7.2 Goals7.1 Background 7.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 8. CULTURAL RESOURCES8.1 Background8.2 Goals 8.3 Key Actions to Achieve these Goals 9. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES9.1 Appendices9.1.1 Fish of the Piscataquog River 9.1.2 Mammals of the Piscataquog River Watershed 9.1.3 Birds of the Piscataquog River Watershed 9.1.4 Wildflowers of the Piscataquog River Watershed 9.2 Matrix of Existing Water Conditions 9.3 Bibliography of Community, State and Federal Refences 9.4 Source List of Community, State, Federal and Private Organizations 10. LIST OF MAPS1 Watershed Follows page2 Open Space Follows page 3 Natural Resources Follows page 4 Historic Resources Follows page 11. LIST OF TABLES1 River Classification and Regulations2 Water Quality 3 Instream Flow 4 Streambank Stabilization 5 Recreation Opportunities 6 Natural Resources 7 Scenic Resources 8 Cultural Resources |