Cite as: 27 CNCA § 1003

A. Once an area is designated as a "scenic river area", it is the intent of the Council that:

1. The stream or river be preserved in its free-flowing condition;

2. The stream or river shall not be impounded by any large dam or structure;

3. The stream or river and its tributaries shall be provided the highest level of water quality protection.

B. No agency or official of any government shall authorize or concur in plans of local, state, nation or federal agencies for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any dam or related project in any "scenic river area," except with the Council's consent and for documented needs of communities in the immediate vicinity of the "scenic river area" for their own domestic water supply.

C. No structures or alterations are allowed which may significantly interfere with the aesthetics and preservation of a designated stream as a scenic free-flowing stream.

Historical Data

LA 35–04, eff. August 16, 2004. Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 1102.