§ 143-214.10. Ecosystem Enhancement Program: development and implementation of basinwide restoration plans. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 143‑214.10.  Ecosystem Enhancement Program:development and implementation of basinwide restoration plans.

Develop Basinwide Restoration Plans. – The Department shall developbasinwide plans for wetlands and riparian area restoration with the goal of protectingand enhancing water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, wildlife habitat, andrecreational opportunities within each of the 17 major river basins in theState. The Department shall develop and implement a basinwide restoration planfor each of the 17 river basins in the State in accordance with the basinwideschedule currently established by the Division of Water Quality. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 27.4(a); 2005‑386, s. 3.3.)