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Wild and Scenic Rivers (Connecticut General Statutes: Title 25 - Water Resources, Flood and Erosion Control; Chapter 483aa)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Connecticut
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Surface water Inland waters Wetlands Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Ecosystem preservation Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Connecticut General Statutes concerns wild and scenic rivers. It declares to be the policy of the state of Connecticut that the portion of the Eightmile River watershed which is the subject of the authorized study by the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic River Study Committee for purposes of designation as a national wild and scenic rivers system be preserved as provided for in the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It further provides for designation of portion of Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook within the national wild and scenic rivers system; designation of the Farmington River within the national wild and scenic rivers system; and designation of the Housatonic River within the national wild and scenic rivers system, administering agency, and authorized agricultural activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.cga.ct.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271-1287).

Legislation | United States of America | 1968

Keyword: Public land, Transfer, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX