Shorefront developers and homeowners are now operating under new laws to protect water quality in New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers, and streams. Changes to the state’s Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act went into effect this month.
Some homeowners and builders say the tougher regulations are confusing and could make building anything more difficult and expensive. But others say the changes should have happened decades ago.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on how people are adapting to the new laws.