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Feedback Survey: Cocheco River Corridor Management Plan

Please share your feedback on the priorities for the Cocheco River Corridor Management Plan. The Plan includes an assessment of the resources in the Corridor, a description of key threats, and a series of goals, objectives, and actions the Cocheco River Local Advisory Committee will take to advance the protection and stewardship of the Cocheco River Corridor. This survey focuses on gathering feedback about priority threats and actions.

The plan was developed in accordance with NH RSA 483:10, which outlines what corridor management plans must include. The focus of the plan is the non-tidal portion of the Cocheco River, and the corridor includes a 0.25-mile buffer of the normal high water mark. The Cocheco River corridor is primarily located in New Durham, Farmington, Rochester, and Dover, though the entire Cocheco River watershed spans parts of 10 communities (Barrington, Dover, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Northwood, Rochester, Somersworth, and Strafford).

This survey is open through Sunday, September 20th. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your feedback! Please feel free to reach out to LWise@straffordrpcnh.gov with any questions or further comments.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES & ASSETS: Please describe any specific places or types of resources in the Cocheco River Corridor that are most important to you.
THREATS TO THE COCHECO RIVER CORRIDOR: Which of the following do you think are most important for the Cocheco River Local Advisory Committee (CRLAC) to focus on? Select your top 3 priorities, and add text in the 'other' option if any major threats are missing.(Required.)
DRAFT VISION: Please share any feedback on this draft vision for the Cocheco River Corridor. Are we missing anything? Would you change anything?
  • A robust and productive CRLAC that is planning for the future, building strong partnerships, growing capacity, and fostering a culture of stewardship
  • A community that is aware and actively engaged in stewardship of the Cocheco River and its watershed
  • A Cocheco River corridor that meets or exceeds standards for “fishable and swimmable” water for the health and enjoyment of all species, supported by an effective and sustainable water quality monitoring program
  • Effective local and state regulations that provide protection for resources in the Cocheco River corridor, and responsible development guided by best practices for water quality
  • Well stewarded public access, responsible recreation, and well documented historic and cultural resources
  • A river corridor that is gaining resilience to the impacts of a changing climate – sustaining wildlife habitat amidst temperature increases and storm disturbances, water quality amidst increased precipitation and flooding, and water quantity amidst drought
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