§ 51-4-21.3. Eligibility of portion of Pascagoula River for nomination to Program
In accordance with Section 51-4-7, the Pascagoula River from the confluence of the Chickasawhay and Leaf Rivers in George County to its mouth in Jackson County is designated as eligible for nomination to the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program.
§ 51-4-21.4. Eligibility of portion of Bear Creek for nomination to Program
In accordance with Section 51-4-7, a loop of Bear Creek in Tishomingo County from the Mississippi-Alabama state line where it enters Mississippi to the Mississippi-Alabama line where it reenters Alabama is designated as eligible for nomination to the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program.
§ 51-4-21.5. Eligibility of portions of Red Creek for nomination to Program
In accordance with Section 51-4-7, Red Creek from Mississippi Highway 26 in Stone County to its confluence with Black Creek in Jackson County is designated as eligible for nomination to the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program.
§ 51-4-13. Existing or future uses of scenic stream not prohibited
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect any existing or future lawful use or activity in or related to the scenic streams area. This chapter also shall not be construed to prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the operation, maintenance or new construction of any facility, road, railroad, bridge, utility, pipeline, […]
§ 51-4-15. Implementation of policies and practices of chapter
The department shall administer this chapter and may promulgate regulations for the specific powers granted under this chapter. In the process of administering the Scenic Streams Stewardship Program, the department shall consider, protect and ensure protection of the rights of private ownership and of the voluntary participants in the Scenic Streams Stewardship Programs. The department […]
§ 51-4-1. Title and citation of chapter
This chapter may be cited as the “Mississippi Scenic Streams Stewardship Act.”
§ 51-4-3. Definitions
Except as otherwise required by the context: “Department” means the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. “Stream” means any free-flowing stream or segment of stream that is a public waterway under Section 51-1-4, Mississippi Code of 1972, and has not been channelized within the last five (5) years.
§ 51-4-5. Public policy declared
The Legislature finds that certain selected streams and stream segments of this state possess unique or outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, botanical, fish, wildlife, historic or cultural values. It is the policy of the Legislature to provide for the protection of these streams and to conserve the state’s natural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of […]
§ 51-4-7. Establishment; administration by Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; eligibility for designation as scenic stream
There is hereby created the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program. The department shall coordinate the program. The department shall establish and publish minimum criteria for assessing a stream’s eligibility for the State Scenic Streams Stewardship Program. To qualify as eligible, the stream must possess unique or outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, botanical, fish, wildlife, historic or […]
§ 51-4-9. Nomination and designation as scenic stream
After the eligibility assessment of a stream is completed by the department, and the Legislature enacts legislation approving the eligibility, the stream may be nominated as provided in this section. The department, through the executive director, shall establish an advisory council for that stream. The advisory council must be appointed as early as possible to […]