Featured Spotlights
Prioritization Ranking
In January 2023, following a series of meetings and public hearings, NHDES determined the Isinglass and Pemigewasset Rivers are the next designated rivers on which to conduct a protected instream flow studies. The 2022 Priority List is available for review. Please contact us if you have questions or comments regarding priority rivers for instream flow protection.
Approved Trainer Option
The Master Certificate holder of a company can apply to become a GSP Approved Trainer. Once approved by NHDES, the approved trainer can administer the coursework and exams (materials provided by NHDES) to their employees. There is no additional cost to become an approved trainer, but additional documents are required. Contact the NHDES Salt Reduction Program Coordinator for more information.
Solid Waste Rules Readopted
Most of the New Hampshire Solid Waste Management administrative rules have recently undergone revision and readoption. To view all current Solid Waste Management Bureau rules, please visit the NHDES Administrative Rules webpage.
If you have specific questions about solid waste rules, please email us at swmbrules@des.nh.gov.
Environmental Review
CWSRF and DWSRF construction projects must comply with the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA ensures agencies consider the significant environmental and socio-economic impacts of proposed actions and informs the public about the decision making. Loan recipients, or their consultants, are required to submit an Environmental Review Template in order to initiate the environmental review process.
On May 20, 2021 Executive Order (EO) 14030 reinstated Executive Order 13690, Establishing a Federal Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input (January 30, 2015), which established the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) for federally funded projects. FFRMS will be implemented in the design and Environmental Review processes for any SRF-funded Drinking Water and Clean Water Infrastructure projects that meet the defined criteria. For more information, please review NHDES Understanding the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) for State Revolving Fund (SRF) Projects.
New Hampshire Stream Crossing Initiative
The New Hampshire Stream Crossing Initiative (NHSCI) is a multi-agency group that collaboratively works to survey and assess stream crossings across the state. The NHSCI provides the tools needed for stakeholders to make data-driven decisions for targeting stream crossing upgrades to support transportation safety, flood resiliency and stream connectivity for fish and wildlife.