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Watershed Improvement Districts (Wyoming Statutes: Title 41 - Water; Chapter 8)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Wyoming
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Coastal zone management Basin/catchment/watershed Governance Institution Local government Flood Hazards Public health Recreational water use Procedural matters Industrial water use Inland waters
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Wyoming Statutes regulates watershed improvement districts. Its purposes are to provide for the prevention and control of erosion, floodwater and sediment damages, for agricultural uses, and the storage, conservation development, utilization and disposal of water, and thereby to preserve and protect land and water resources, and protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state. Recreational use may be included in conjunction with projects developed in compliance with the purposes of this act, but nothing in this act shall be interpreted to give initial power of condemnation for recreational purposes. The watershed improvement district may enter into agreement with the owner for the maintenance of industrial development and domestic supply reservoirs.

Full text
English
Website
www.wyoleg.gov