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§45-46-1  Legislative findings. –


Published: 2015

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Towns and cities

CHAPTER 45-46

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

SECTION 45-46-1



   § 45-46-1  Legislative findings. –

The general assembly finds that excessive quantities of soil are eroding from

certain areas of the state that are undergoing development for certain

nonagricultural uses as housing developments, industrial areas, recreational

facilities, commercial facilities, and roads. Erosion occurring in these areas

makes necessary costly repairs to gullies, washed out fills, roads, and

embankments. The resulting sediment clogs storm sewers and road ditches, roils

streams, and deposits silt in ponds and reservoirs. In some of the state's

waters, silt resulting from erosion has become a major water pollutant and

threatens water supply, recreational, aesthetic, and wildlife habitat values

associated with these waters. The general assembly finds that certain

agricultural lands also experience extensive erosion and sedimentation. The

general assembly directs the department of environmental management division of

agriculture and the Rhode Island state conservation committee to work with

landowners on these lands to implement conservation plans and/or activities.



History of Section.

(P.L. 1982, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 261, § 1.)