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Coastal and Lake Watershed Districts (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 23)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Maine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Harbour Mariculture Marine area Marine protected areas Maritime zone Protected area Protection of environment Basin/catchment/watershed Surface water Freshwater resources management Local government Institution Governance Procedural matters Wetlands Inland waters Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water quality standards Flood Recreational water use Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns coastal and lake watershed districts. It provides that watershed districts may be created pursuant to this section to protect, restore and maintain the natural functions and values of coastal wetlands; freshwater wetlands; rivers, streams and great ponds; coastal harbors; bays; estuaries and marine waters and to manage and conserve the land and water resources of watersheds of those resources within the jurisdictions of these districts. The natural functions and values of those resources include water quality, water quality maintenance, aquatic and wildlife habitat, scenic quality and floodwater storage and conveyance.

Full text
English
Website
legislature.maine.gov