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Housatonic River Estuary Commission (Connecticut General Statutes: Title 25 - Water Resources, Flood and Erosion Control; Chapter 483b)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Connecticut
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
River basin institution Local government Governance Procedural matters Freshwater resources management Wetlands Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Connecticut General Statutes concerns the Housatonic River Estuary Commission. It provides that the towns of Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, Orange, Stratford and Milford may by ordinance establish a Housatonic River Estuary Commission. The ordinance shall set forth the number of members of the commission, their method of selection, terms of office and procedure for filling any vacancy. The commission may employ expert and such other assistants as it judges necessary and may accept funds from any source. The commission may study any issues relating to the Housatonic River and may make such recommendations as may be necessary to maintain, protect and restore the resources of the estuary of the Housatonic River. The commission shall consider the adverse impact any action proposed in or for the Housatonic River estuary may have upon the marine resources of said river. The commission may prepare and submit a report to the local legislative bodies of the towns represented on said commission.

Full text
English
Website
www.cga.ct.gov