HARRY HUGHES, Governor                                     3415

the aims of this subtitle to the appropriate local governing
body... If a scenic or wild river flows through more than one
county, the Scenic River Advisory Board may consist of an equal
number of members from each county.

8-404.

The SCENIC AND WILD RIVERS REVIEW Board may recommend for
inclusion in the scenic and wild rivers [system,] PROGRAM rivers,
streams, AND portions of rivers, streams, AND tributaries, and
the related adjacent lands which fall within the following
descriptions:

(1)  Trout streams and wetland areas [the Department
designates];

(2)  Spawning and propagation areas [the Department
outlines];

(3)  Streams and rivers with scenic and aesthetic
value of statewide significance [the Department 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 OF ANY RIVER OR STREAM 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 THAT ARE
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] THAT change the character of
a river or waterway or destroy its scenic value, THE SECRETARY
SHALL GIVE full consideration and evaluation of the river as a
scenic and wild resource [shall be given].

[8-406.