New Jersey § 58:1a-13

§ 58:1a-13.

a. The department shall take actions to assure that State-owned lands identified pursuant

to paragraph (6) of subsection b. of section 13 of P.L.1981, c. 262 ( C.58:1A-13 ) shall be maintained in a manner to ensure that their future use for water supply

purposes is not materially impaired or increased significantly in cost. b. Until State-owned lands identified pursuant to paragraph (6) of subsection b. of

section 13 of P.L.1981, c. 262 ( C.58:1A-13 ) are used for water supply purposes, these lands shall be dedicated to the protection

of natural resources, including grasslands, wetlands, forests and reforestation, ecosystem

improvement, natural ground water recharge, and agricultural purposes that are compatible

with natural resource protection and water quality protection. The use of these lands shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) The lands may be used for open space recreational purposes to the extent that

these uses do not impair natural or historic resource protection; (2) Except for the construction of walking paths or bicycle paths, or other structures

for passive recreational uses in accordance with the purposes of this act, permanent

structures and other impervious cover shall be less than two percent of the total

land area. Permanent structures or extensive impervious cover shall not be constructed on those

lands that would be used for water supply purposes; (3) The use of these lands for non-water supply purposes shall not impair the planned

water supply use in any material way. Active recreation shall be allowed only outside the perimeter of any proposed water

supply facilities, including, but not limited to, reservoirs, pipelines, canals, pumping

stations or dams; (4) Passive recreation may be allowed within the perimeter of any proposed water supply

facility; and (5) Agricultural uses shall be allowed in the most suitable sites based on soils,

water quality protection and site configuration and shall be sited in a manner that

protects the agricultural uses from significant interference and damage from recreational

uses. All agricultural activities shall be conducted in a manner that will protect natural

resources and water quality, as determined by the department in conjunction with the

Department of Agriculture.