New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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| Formed | July 1, 2017 |
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| Jurisdiction | New Hampshire |
| Headquarters | 172 Pembroke Road Concord, New Hampshire |
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| Website | www |
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The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Sarah L. Stewart is commissioner of the agency.[1] The main office of DNCR is located in Concord.
History
New Hampshire's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) was established via legislative act on July 1, 2017,[1] combining the Department of Cultural Resources with the Division of Parks and Recreation and the Division of Forest and Lands (those two division had previously been part of the Department of Resources and Economic Development).[2]
Function
DNCR's mission is to "protect, preserve, promote and manage the State’s natural and cultural resources, supporting New Hampshire’s high quality of life and strengthening the experiences of our residents and guests."[3]
DNCR oversees five other state agencies:[2]
- New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources
- New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands
- New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
- New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
- New Hampshire State Library
References
- ^ a b c "About Us". NH.gov. New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "About Us". NH.gov. New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources". NH.gov. New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Retrieved July 7, 2019.