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146.230 Criteria for streams in Wild Rivers System. Streams which substantially meet the following criteria are eligible for inclusion in the <br>Wild Rivers System: <br>Streams or sections of streams that are essentially free-flowing, with shorelines and <br>scenic vistas essentially primitive and unchanged, free from evidence of the works of <br>man, and pleasing to the eye. The waters shall not be polluted beyond feasible correction <br>and shall be kept unpolluted once corrected according to standards established by the <br>Energy and Environment Cabinet. The area may provide a high quality fish and wildlife <br>habitat, containing one or more unique or rare species for sport or observation. It may <br>provide opportunities for scientific study or appreciation of essentially undisturbed <br>ecological, geologic, or archaeologic conditions. It shall provide wilderness type <br>recreation such as canoeing and hiking, or specialized uses without disturbing the <br>primitive character of the area. Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 124, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 3. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 4.

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146.230 Criteria for streams in Wild Rivers System. Streams which substantially meet the following criteria are eligible for inclusion in the <br>Wild Rivers System: <br>Streams or sections of streams that are essentially free-flowing, with shorelines and <br>scenic vistas essentially primitive and unchanged, free from evidence of the works of <br>man, and pleasing to the eye. The waters shall not be polluted beyond feasible correction <br>and shall be kept unpolluted once corrected according to standards established by the <br>Energy and Environment Cabinet. The area may provide a high quality fish and wildlife <br>habitat, containing one or more unique or rare species for sport or observation. It may <br>provide opportunities for scientific study or appreciation of essentially undisturbed <br>ecological, geologic, or archaeologic conditions. It shall provide wilderness type <br>recreation such as canoeing and hiking, or specialized uses without disturbing the <br>primitive character of the area. Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 124, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 3. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 4.

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Statutes > Kentucky > 146-00 > 230

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146.230 Criteria for streams in Wild Rivers System. Streams which substantially meet the following criteria are eligible for inclusion in the <br>Wild Rivers System: <br>Streams or sections of streams that are essentially free-flowing, with shorelines and <br>scenic vistas essentially primitive and unchanged, free from evidence of the works of <br>man, and pleasing to the eye. The waters shall not be polluted beyond feasible correction <br>and shall be kept unpolluted once corrected according to standards established by the <br>Energy and Environment Cabinet. The area may provide a high quality fish and wildlife <br>habitat, containing one or more unique or rare species for sport or observation. It may <br>provide opportunities for scientific study or appreciation of essentially undisturbed <br>ecological, geologic, or archaeologic conditions. It shall provide wilderness type <br>recreation such as canoeing and hiking, or specialized uses without disturbing the <br>primitive character of the area. Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 124, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 3. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 4.