N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 519.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wt 519.06 - Design Requirements for Wildlife Ponds

In addition to meeting all applicable design requirements established in Env-Wt 300, the following design requirements shall apply to new wildlife ponds:

(a) The pond shall be designed:

(1) By a certified wetland scientist;

(2) To provide nesting and cover habitat for native wildlife species;

(3) To include:

a. At least 2 different wetland classes;

b. At least 35% of shrub layer along the shoreline of the pond;

c. An emergent marsh layer of no less than 10% pond coverage;

d. Shelving;

e. Shallow to deep water wetland types;

f. Interspersion of wetland types; and

g. Woody perching or nesting sites;

(b) The project shall not be located in or require diversion of a watercourse; and

(c) No new dams or berms greater than 2 feet in height shall be erected to create the pond or any portion of the pond.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 519.06

Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12805, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.