Cite as: 27 CNCA § 1002

A. The Council finds that some of the free-flowing streams and rivers of the Nation possess such unique natural scenic beauty, cultural or historical significance, water conservation, fish, wildlife and outdoor recreational values of present and future benefit to the people of the Nation that it is the policy of the Council to preserve these areas.

For this purpose there are hereby designated certain "scenic river areas" to be preserved as a part of the Nation's diminishing resource of free-flowing, high quality, rivers and streams.

B. The areas of the Nation designated as "scenic river areas" shall include:

1. those portions of the following rivers designated as scenic rivers or outstanding resource waters in the 2003 Oklahoma Water Quality Standards, including Flint Creek, Illinois River, Barren Fork Creek, Lee Creek, and Little Lee's Creek;

2. such portions of other rivers as may be designated by the Council or by standards promulgated by the Commission and approved by the Principal Chief.

C. The term "scenic river area" as used in the Scenic Rivers Act is defined as the stream or river and the public use and access areas located within the area designated.

Historical Data

LA 35–04, eff. August 16, 2004. Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 1101.