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Soil and Water Conservation (Indiana Code: Title 14 Natural and Cultural Resources; Article 32)

Pays/Territoire
États-Unis d'Amérique
Sous-division territoriale
Indiana
Type du document
Législation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Terre et sols, Eau
Mot clé
Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Érosion Gestion des zones côtières Zone de conservation des eaux Inondation Risques Zones humides Ouvrages Navigation Port Eaux continentales Eaux superficielles Santé publique Institution Questions de procédures Collectivité locale Gouvernance Pollution des eaux douces Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau
Aire géographique
Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord
Résumé

This article of the Indiana Code concerns soil and water conservation. It declares to be the policy of the general assembly to provide for the proper management of soil and water resources, the control and prevention of soil erosion, the prevention of flood water and sediment damage, the prevention of water quality impairment, and the conservation, development, use, and disposal of water in the watersheds of Indiana to accomplish the following: (1) conserve the natural resources, including wildlife; (2) control floods; (3) prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs; (4) assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors; (5) protect the water quality of lakes and streams; (6) protect the tax base; (7) protect public land; (8) protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Indiana; (9) protect a high quality water resource; and (10) protect and improve soil quality. The article further provides for the soil conservation board; supervisors; powers and duties of districts; changing the boundaries of a district or dissolving a district; duties of department; and clean water Indiana program.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
iga.in.gov