§ 6601A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote public health, safety, and general welfare through the conservation and restoration of nontidal wetlands, which provide significant public value and critical ecological functions through the mitigation and prevention of flood damage, provision of wildlife habitat, removal of pollutants from water resources, and reduction […]
§ 6602A. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Department” shall mean the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (2) “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and […]
§ 6603A. Wetlands Advisory Committee. (a) The Secretary shall, by January 31, 2015, and through consultation with a Wetland Advisory Committee (Committee) established under this section, develop wetland protection priorities for the State of Delaware and recommend for consideration by the General Assembly a comprehensive approach for improving nontidal wetland conservation, restoration, and education within […]
