New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 500 - PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Part Env-Wt 519 - PONDS
Section Env-Wt 519.06 - Design Requirements for Wildlife Ponds

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 519.06

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

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

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