§ 237-1. Purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to protect wetlands and related water resources, and their values and functions, including, but not limited to, the following: public or private water supply; groundwater; storm damage prevention; flood control; erosion and sedimentation control; prevention of water pollution; wildlife habitat; shellfish; fisheries; recreation; aesthetics; agricultural and aquacultural values; and historical values (collectively, "the wetlands values protected by this chapter").
Amended 2-3-2011 by Order No. 2011-045