Saco River Corridor (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 6) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Maine Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Surface water Inland waters Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Pollution control Water quality standards Flood Hazards Ecosystem preservation Navigation Public health Protected area Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns the Saco river corridor. Its purpose is to preserve existing water quality, prevent the diminution of water supplies, to control erosion, to protect fish and wildlife populations, to prevent undue extremes of flood and drought, to limit the loss of life and damage to property from periodic floods; to preserve the scenic, rural and unspoiled character of the lands adjacent to these rivers; to prevent obstructions to navigation; to prevent overcrowding; to avoid the mixture of incompatible uses; to protect those areas of exceptional scenic, historic, archaeological, scientific and educational importance; and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by creating the Saco River Corridor, and by regulating the use of land and water within this area. Full text English Website legislature.maine.gov