Aquatic Nuisance Control (Vermont Statutes: Title 10 Conservation and Development; Chapter 50) Pays/Territoire États-Unis d'Amérique Sous-division territoriale Vermont Type du document Législation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Eau, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Gestion des resources en eau douce Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau Pollution des eaux douces Santé publique Préservation de l'écosystème Espèces exotiques Biodiversité Animaux aquatiques Plantes aquatiques Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé This chapter of the Vermont Statutes concerns aquatic nuisance control. It provides that (1) it is the policy of the State of Vermont that the water resources of the State shall be protected, regulated, and where necessary controlled under the authority of the State in the public interest to promote the general welfare and to protect public health and the environment; (2) It is the policy of the State of Vermont to prevent the infestation and proliferation of invasive species in the State that result in negative environmental impacts, including habitat loss and a reduction in native biodiversity along with adverse social and economic impacts and impacts to the public health and safety; (3) The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation have established an informal working group to address invasive and noxious weeds, but additional authority is necessary for the Agency of Natural Resources to adequately respond to invasive aquatic nuisance species; (4) The ability to initiate quickly a response to contain and control a new aquatic species introduction before it can spread is critical to reduce future management costs and protect the integrity of Vermont's ecosystems; and (5) Infestations of new aquatic species must be detected early and acted upon swiftly to minimize economic, social, and ecological impacts as well as to increase the probability of a successful eradication effort. Texte intégral Anglais Site web legislature.vermont.gov