It is found that the lower Connecticut River and the towns abutting the river possess unique scenic, ecological, scientific and historic value contributing to public enjoyment, inspiration and scientific study, that it is in the public interest that the provisions of this chapter be adopted to preserve such values and to prevent deterioration of the natural and traditional riverway scene for the enjoyment of present and future generations of Connecticut citizens and that the powers of the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, conferred by the provisions of section 22a-25, should be exercised in the furtherance of the purposes hereof in conformity with his general responsibility to preserve the natural resources of the state.
(P.A. 73-349, S. 1, 11; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
History: Pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 25 - Water Resources. Flood and Erosion Control
Chapter 477a - Lower Connecticut River Conservation Zone
Section 25-102a. - Public interest in lower Connecticut River.
Section 25-102b. - Definitions.
Section 25-102c. - Conservation zone designated.
Section 25-102d. - Connecticut River Gateway Committee: Membership, duties. Election by towns.
Section 25-102e. - Connecticut River Gateway Commission established. Funds held in custody.
Section 25-102f. - Acquisition of land and water interests by the state.
Section 25-102i. - Appeals from zoning boards of appeals to commission.
Section 25-102j. - Withdrawal of town by referendum. Reinstatement by referendum.
Section 25-102k. - Uniform Administrative Procedure Act not applicable.