RSA 487:31 Volunteer Lake Assessment Program Established.

I. There is established within the department of environmental services the New Hampshire volunteer lake assessment program to provide water quality data to the state and federal governments to define water quality trends; provide data for lake protection, management, and remediation programs; provide information to classify New Hampshire waters; and supply data for surface water quality reports.
II. To the extent that funds are available, the department shall:
(a) Assist volunteer organizations to monitor the water quality of public lakes and ponds and tributaries to said lakes and ponds;
(b) Provide technical assistance to lake associations, municipalities, educational facilities, and the general public for the purpose of monitoring lake water quality;
(c)