§ 46-28-3 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-28-3

   § 46-28-3  Definitions. – As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the followingmeanings unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning:

   (1) "Council" means the Rhode Island rivers council.

   (2) "River" means a flowing body of water or estuary or asection, portion, or tributary thereof, including streams, creeks, brooks,ponds, and small lakes.

   (3) "Watershed" means a land area which because of itstopography, soil type, and drainage patterns acts as a collector of raw waterswhich regorge or replenish rivers and existing or planned public water supplies.