Abstract |
PREPs Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (Management Plan) for New Hampshires estuaries was completed in 2000 and updated in 2005. The Management Plan outlines key issues related to management of New Hampshires estuaries and proposes strategies (Action Plans) to protect, enhance, and monitor the regions estuarine resources. Local stakeholders established PREPs priorities, which include water quality improvements, shellfish resource enhancements, land protection, habitat restoration, and outreach and education. Projects addressing these priorities are undertaken throughout the watershed areas for the Great Bay Estuary, Hampton- Seabrook Estuary, and the New Hampshire Atlantic coast. In addition, PREP implements a comprehensive monitoring program and collects, compiles, and analyzes data for a number of environmental indicators. PREP is updating its Management Plan in 2009, with an expected completion date for the new plan in March 2010. |