§ 42-122-2 - Purposes. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-122-2

   § 42-122-2  Purposes. – (a) To provide the highest level of protection to the state's mostenvironmentally sensitive natural areas;

   (b) To promote the health and welfare of the people of RhodeIsland by promoting the preservation of areas of unique natural interest forscientific, educational, recreational, cultural, and scenic purposes as a linkto the state's heritage; and

   (c) To allow significant public and privately owned lands ofcritical environmental concern to be designated as natural area preserves.