Preparing NH for  Storm Surge | Sea-Level Rise | Precipitation

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What We Are Facing

The science behind projected changes in storm surge, sea-level rise, and extreme precipitation.

Our Risks & Vulnerabilities

Potential impacts to Our Economy, Our Built Landscape, Our Natural Resources, and Our Heritage.

What We Need To Do

General guidance and planning principles for responding to coastal flood risk in New Hampshire.

Our Goals & Recommendations

Key Science, Assessment, Implementation, & Legislation (SAIL) recommendations for a resilient coast.

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Establishment

The New Hampshire Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission was established in 2013 by bi-partisan legislation (SB 163 / Chapter 188) introduced by Senator David Watters (District 4). The legislation arose …

Membership

SB 163 / Chapter 188 appointed a broad-based membership to the New Hampshire Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission. The Commission’s 37 members included representatives from the New Hampshire Senate and House …

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Publications

Final Report & Recommendations

Final Report & Recommendations

Preparing New Hampshire for Projected Storm Surge, Sea-Level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation (2016).

Science and Technical Advisory Panel Report

Science and Technical Advisory Panel Report

Sea-Level Rise, Storm Surges, and Extreme Precipitation in Coastal New Hampshire: Analysis of Past and Projected Future Trends (2014).

Reports to the Legislature

Reports to the Legislature

Annual reports of findings and recommendations for proposed legislation to the State Legislature, as required by SB 163 / Chapter 188.

Journal Featured Articles

Journal Featured Articles

Featured articles authored by CRHC members and staff that have been published in scholarly and popular journals.

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For more information about the NH Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission and associated implementation efforts, please contact:



Nathalie Morison, Coastal Resilience Specialist

NHDES Coastal Program
222 International Drive, Suite 175
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 559-0029
nathalie.morison@des.nh.gov