North Carolina § 143-215 - 74F. Program authorized.
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§ 143-215. 74F. Program authorized.
The Department of Environmental Quality may establish a Stream Watch Program to recognize and assist civic, environmental, educational, and other volunteer groups interested in good water resources management and protection. The goals of the Stream Watch Program are to encourage volunteer groups to adopt streams and other water bodies and to work toward their good management and protection; to increase public awareness of and involvement in water resources management; and to promote cooperative activities among volunteer groups, local government, industry, the Department of Environmental Quality, and other agencies and entities for improved protection and management of water resources. History (1989, c. 412, s. 1; c. 727, s. 218; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(u), effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Department of Environmental Quality" for "Department of Environment and Natural Resources" twice.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 143-215
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215 cover?
Section 143-215 ("74F. Program authorized.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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