The NH Shorefront Assocation is in the News, as April 1st is quickly approaching.

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Critics: Public unaware of effect of shoreland rules
By PAULA TRACY
New Hampshire Union Leader Staff

CONCORD – If you want to put that deck on to Grandma’s cottage by the lake this spring, expect to spend thousands of dollars having the property surveyed to make sure it meets new standards for the state’s comprehensive shoreland protection act, builders told state officials yesterday.

More than 50 waterfront property owners, contractors, town officials and tree company officials attended a public hearing yesterday at the state Department of Environmental Services where the details of the new standards for waterfront development were outlined.

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There are many questions as to how the new regulations are going to affect home owners rights on their waterfront properties. It is a delicate balance to protect our greatest asset without taking away the properties owners right to enjoy their own land. Here is the summary page from the State of New Hampshire’s DES page.

 Comprehensive Shoreland Protection - Summary of Changes