Section 2. Legislative findings and purpose.
The Department of Environmental Resources has, in accordance with the act of December 5, 1972 (P.L.1277, No.283), known as the "Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act," fulfilled its obligations and responsibilities prerequisite to the designation of a portion of the Schuylkill River and a portion of two of its tributaries as a component of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers System. The designation of this Schuylkill scenic river component by this act is with the view of conserving and enhancing its scenic quality and of promoting public recreational enjoyment in conjunction with present and future commercial, agricultural, residential, industrial and transportational uses, all in accordance with the policy and provisions of the "Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act."
(2 amended Mar. 2, 1988, P.L.100, No.17)
Compiler's Note: The Department of Environmental Resources,
referred to in this section, was abolished by Act 18 of
1995. Its functions were transferred to the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of
Environmental Protection.