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The Lakes Region Planning Commission is a unique association of local governments that provides comprehensive planning services to meet the diverse needs of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Our mission is to provide effective planning, in order to achieve and sustain a quality environment, a dynamic economy, and local cultural values by supporting community efforts through leadership, education, technical assistance, information, advocacy, coordination and responsive representation.


  • What Is Our Water Worth and What Does Our Water Cost?
    A review of economic data on water in New Hampshire

    Prepared by: NH Lakes
        
    The goal of this project was to gather and develop information regarding the worth and cost of water services and resources in New Hampshire in order to better understand the value of water to our state’s economy and the real cost of maintaining clean and safe water for drinking, recreation and businesses. 

    CLICK HERE FOR FULL REPORT

    Nature Economy - Values of Freshwater Recreation in NH (Fact Sheet)
  • 2019 HHW Collection Days 
     ANNUAL 2-DAY COLLECTION  |  8 LOCATIONS
    LAST SATURDAY IN JULY  |  FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST
     
       Saturday, July 27  
    8:30 AM – Noon
      Saturday, August 3  
    8:30 AM – Noon
    BELMONT
    Fire Station    		 BRISTOL
    NH DOT Garage
    FRANKLIN
    Public Works Garage    		 LACONIA
    Public Works Department
    GILFORD
            Public Works Department            		 MOULTONBOROUGH
    Highway Garage
    MEREDITH
    Public Works Department    		 OSSIPEE
    Highway Garage

    10 gallons or 50 lbs per household
    NO LATEX PAINT
     

  • CMAQ 2019 Applicaton Cycle Begins

    First deadline is June 7, 2019 — Required Letter of Interest  

    NHDOT announces start of 2019 application cycle for the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The CMAQ program is a federally funded reimbursement program that provides up to 80% of funds for projects that improve air quality by reducing the amount of vehicular emissions. There is approximately $13.5 million in federal funding available for this round.

    The first step is to prepare and submit a letter of interest, due by June 7.
    See below for details.