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New Hampshire State Information
EPA's mission is to protect and restore the environment
and protect the human health of the citizens. On this site you
will find information on Local, Regional, State, Federal Agencies
and Organizations. On this page you find link to environmentally
related New Hampshire state government agencies and organizations
as well as some state specific links to sister federal agencies.
New Hampshire
DES – EPA NE Performance Partnership Agreement
(PPA) 
The performance partnership agreement outlines the goal, mission, activities
and actions that the state environmental agency will be completing during the
current performance partnership cycle (usually two or three years). The partnership
is between the State of New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services
and EPA New England.
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE DEPARTMENTS
New Hampshire
State Government
Web site of the State of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Department
of Agriculture, Markets & Foods
The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
is to promote agriculture in the public interest and to serve farmers
and consumers in the marketplace. The department assures safe and
healthy food supplies, provides accurate information on prices
and availability of farm commodities and crops and develops markets
for the state's farmers.
New Hampshire Department
of Environmental Services
The mission of the Department of Environmental Services is to help
sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and
restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
The NH Department of Health and Human Services is an agency that
helps people in partnership with families, community groups, private
providers, other governmental agencies and many thousands of foster
parents, neighbors, and citizens.
New Hampshire Department of Transportation
To plan, construct and maintain the best possible transportation
system and State facilities in the most efficient, environmentally
sensitive and economical manner, utilizing quality management techniques
consistent with available resources and mandated controls.
New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management
To protect the lives, property and environment of the people of
New Hampshire from the threat or occurrence of emergencies resulting
from any natural or man-made disaster, including but not limited
to flood, fire, earthquake, windstorm, tsunami, technological incidents,
drought, terrorism, epidemic, hurricanes and tornadoes.
New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning
Welcome to the official web site of the New Hampshire Office of
Energy and Planning (OEP). OEP provides information, data and guidance
to assist decision makers on issues pertaining to development,
land protection, energy use and community planning.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works in partnership
with the public to conserve, manage and protect these resources
and their habitats; inform and educate the public about these resources;
and provide the public with opportunities to use and appreciate
these resources.
New Hampshire Judicial Branch
To preserve the rule of law and protect the rights and liberties
guaranteed by the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions.
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
It is the NHPUC’s mission to ensure that customers of regulated
utilities receive safe, adequate and reliable service at just and
reasonable rates. On this web site, you will find useful information
on a wide range of issues whether you are a utility customer, a
utility representative or an industry consultant.
New Hampshire Saves
The mission of New Hampshire saves is to advance the efficient
use of energy, while caring for the environment and promoting economic
development in New Hampshire.
NEW HAMPSHIRE & NEW ENGLAND ORGANIZATIONS
New Hampshire Audubon Society
The mission of New Hampshire Audubon is to protect New Hampshire's
natural environment for wildlife and for people.
New Hampshire Lakes Association
The NHLA is a statewide, nonprofit, member-supported organization
dedicated to protecting New Hampshire's lakes, which are integral
to the quality of life and economic health of the State.
New Hampshire Rivers Council
The New Hampshire Rivers Council is committed to the conservation and ecologically sound management of NH's rivers, watersheds and related natural resources.
New Hampshire Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving the diversity of life on Earth.
New Hampshire Water Resources Research Center
Serving as a focal point for research and information on water
issues in the state and region.
Connecticut River Joint Commissions
Here you will find information about the commissions, the Connecticut
River, and the challenges we face in protecting it.
Manchester Health Department
The information presented in this web site highlights some of the
work of the Manchester Health Department and some community health
issues of importance to our community.
The Mount Washington Observatory
The Mount Washington Observatory is non-profit and educational
institution whose purpose is to maintain a permanently staffed
observatory atop Mount Washington and to use this unique station
and other facilities to conduct programs of environmental observation
and technical research, and to develop educational programs to
advance public knowledge of the unique meteorology, natural sub-artic
environment, and human history of the Mount Washington region.
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)
A nonprofit interstate agency that serves and assists—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont—by coordinating activities and forums that encourage cooperation among the states, educating the public about key water quality issues, supporting research projects, training environmental professionals, and providing overall leadership in water management and protection.
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
A nonprofit association of air quality agencies in the Northeast. NESCAUM's Board of Directors consists of the air directors of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont), New Jersey, and New York. NESCAUM provide scientific, technical, analytical, and policy support to the air quality programs of the eight Northeast states.
Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan interstate association that has a membership composed of the hazardous waste, solid waste, waste site cleanup and pollution prevention program directors for the environmental agencies in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NEWMOA was established by the Governors of the New England states as an official regional organization to coordinate interstate hazardous and solid waste, and pollution prevention activities and support state waste programs.
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is now
one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation
organizations. As a non-profit membership organization, the Forest
Society is dedicated to protecting the state's most important landscapes
while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources.
UNH Cooperative Extension
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension provides
New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information,
enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen
youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and
improve the economy.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC)
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a non-profit organization. The SLNSC's mission is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring NH's natural world.
NEW HAMPSHIRE SPECIFIC LINKS TO SISTER FEDERAL AGENCIES
For a more complete list of EPA's sister federal agencies please visit our Federal Government Page.
US Geological Surveys in New Hampshire
The USGS provides maps, reports, and information to help others
meet their needs to manage, develop, and protect America's water,
energy, mineral, and land resources.
USGS Daily Streamflow Conditions in New Hampshire
WaterWatch -- Current water resources conditions
USGS Geological Info for New England
Geologic Information about the New England States" highlights
selected research on the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont and offers links
to other online resources for each State.
USGS Programs in New Hampshire
For more than 100 years the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been
assessing, mapping, and reporting on New Hampshire's natural resources
and natural hazards.
USGS Water Resources of New Hampshire and Vermont
We are proud to be part of the Nation's premier earth and biological
science agency, providing the hydrologic data, investigative studies,
and research needed for the characterization and management of
water resources in our two States.