MARVIN MANDEL, Governor

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outlines;

(4)      Existing or proposed public land
adjacent to the rivers and streams in the State;

(5)    Sections of any river or stream where no
development exists on either side of the river or stream
for a distance of one—quarter mile from the mean high
water line of the river or stream;

(6)    Sections of any river or stream where
limited development exists but is compatible with the
wise use of the resources;

(7)    Sections where encroachment is imminent
and would lead to degradation of the river or stream, to
some form of pollution, or adversely affect the intent of
this subtitle; or

(8)     Sections of any river or stream
important as food production areas, areas supporting
migratory waterfowl, and spawning areas for shellfish.

8-405.

Before specific plans for use and development of
water and related land resources are approved, including
constructing improvements, diversions, roadways,
crossings, channelizations, locks, canals, or other uses
which change the character of a river or waterway or
destroy its scenic value, full consideration and
evaluation of the river as a scenic AND WILD resource
shall be given.

8-406.

A dam or other structure impeding the natural flow
of a scenic AND WILD river may not be constructed,
operated, or maintained in a scenic AND WILD river, and
channelization may not be undertaken, unless the
Secretary specifically approves.

8-407.

Every State unit shall recognize the intent of the
Scenic AND WILD Rivers Program and take whatever action
is necessary to protect and enhance the scenic AND WILD
qualities of the designated river.[[ ] ]] THE DEPARTMENT
SHALL UTILIZE THE WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM AND ALL
RELATED INFORMATION TO ASSIST AND COOPERATE WITH ANY
OTHER STATE AND LOCAL UNIT WHICH EXERCISES JURISDICTION
AND AUTHORITY OVER LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT.