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Arkansas Code Title 26. Taxation § 26-51-1502. Legislative findings

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Wetlands and riparian zones have significant benefits to the state. They include:

(1) Flood impact mitigation by slowing storm water runoff;

(2) Water quality enhancement by removing sediment, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants from surface water;

(3) Habitats for fish and wildlife, including waterfowl and rare or endangered species;

(4) Groundwater recharge can occur in wetlands that will assist in ensuring that groundwater is available for the future;

(5) Recreational uses for hunting, fishing, hiking, et cetera, that not only add to the quality of life, but also have a significant economic impact on the state; and

(6) Timber and food production in properly managed wetlands can provide wood products, plants, and animals for human and livestock consumption.

(b) Arkansas has lost over seventy percent (70%) of its pre-European settlement wetlands. Even though the rate of wetland loss in the United States has declined in recent years, wetlands in Arkansas continue to experience significant loss.

(c) The majority of lands suitable for wetlands and riparian zones are held by private owners. The state should encourage these owners to restore and enhance existing wetlands and riparian zones and, when possible, create new wetlands and riparian zones.

(d) The donation of wetland and riparian zone qualified real property interests should be encouraged by the state so that permanent protection of the conservation values of these lands is ensured.

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