Conservation Districts (West Virginia Code: Chapter 19 - Agriculture; Article 21A) Pays/Territoire États-Unis d'Amérique Sous-division territoriale West Virginia Type du document Législation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Terre et sols, Eau Mot clé Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Pollution du sol/qualité Remise en état des sols Gouvernance Institution Questions de procédures Aire protégée Protection de l’environnement Gestion des zones côtières Érosion Risques Zone de conservation des eaux Gestion des resources en eau douce Inondation Ouvrages Navigation Eaux superficielles Eaux continentales Port Santé publique Collectivité locale Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé This chapter of the West Virginia Code adopts the Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia. It declares to be the policy of the Legislature to provide for the conservation of the soil and soil resources of this state, for the control and prevention of soil erosion, for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damage and for furthering the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water, and thereby to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands and protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state. The chapter further provides for the State Conservation Committee; administration of West Virginia Conservation Agency programs; continuation of conservation districts; election of supervisors for each district; and powers of districts. Texte intégral Anglais Site web code.wvlegislature.gov