About Us

In 1937, President Roosevelt wrote to the governors of all the states recommending legislation that would allow local landowners to form soil conservation districts. Conservation Districts through out the County work with landowners to find local and voluntary activities that support our natural resources.

WHO IS THE RCCD

The Rockingham County Conservation District is made up of a Board of Superiors, Employees and Volunteers.

100+

Easements Accepted

4,500

Acres Protected From Development

$160,000

Matched From Volunteer Hours From Odiorne Point State Park The Last 10 Years

Services:

Baseline documentation
Easement monitoring
Mapping/GIS

Conservation Land Management

Ecological Services

Habitat restoration
Invasive plant mapping and control recommendations
Invasive plant control
Vernal pool assessments
Natural resources inventory & mapping
Grant writing
Stormwater management reviews

Septic Design Reviews
Test pit witnessing
Bed-bottom & final inspections

Septic/Lot Reviews

Equipment rental program for soil health improvement
Soil Potential Index for current use tax assessments
IPM management techniques

Agricultural

Staff

Vicky Nelson

District Manager

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Tracy Degnan

Senior Project Manager

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Arianna Spear

Conservation & Stewardship Manager, NH Pesticide Applicator

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Emily Fernald

Assistant District Manager - Operations

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Sam Higginbottom

Conservation Technician

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Additional Staff

Mike Cuomo, NH Septic System Designer, NH Soil Scientist, NH Wetland Scientist
Leonard Lord, PhD, NH Septic System Designer, NH Soil Scientist, NH Wetland Scientist, NH Pesticide Applicator
Gerry Lang, PE-Hydraulic Engineer
Lorraine Lord, Office Assistant

Board of Supervisors

Samantha Cyr, Chair
Greg Balog, Treasurer
Richard Sugatt, Secretary
Lloyd Ziel, Supervisor
Connie White, Associate Supervisor

Board of Supervisors Meeting Information

Board of Supervisors Meeting are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm virtually, and in person at the Rockingham County Conservation District Office, located at 110 North Rd, Brentwood NH 03833. Changes to these dates or locations are marked below.

2025 Meeting Dates: