Section 2. Legislative findings and purposes.
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 Octoraro Creek and certain segments of its tributaries as a component of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers System. The designation of this component by this act is for the purposes of protecting its free and unimpounded flow and of conserving and protecting its pastoral and scenic qualities and historic characteristics in accordance with the policy and provisions of the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act.
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.