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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 14. To further the purposes of and to implement this chapter, the department shall do the following:
(1) Formulate policies for the selection, acquisition, use, management, and protection of nature preserves.
(2) Formulate policies for the selection of areas suitable for registration under this chapter.
(3) Formulate policies for the dedication of areas as nature preserves.
(4) Determine, supervise, and control the management of nature preserves and adopt and amend rules necessary or advisable for the use and protection of nature preserves.
(5) Encourage and recommend the dedication of areas as nature preserves.
(6) Make surveys and maintain registries and records of unique natural areas within Indiana.
(7) Carry on interpretive programs and publish and disseminate information pertaining to nature preserves and other areas within Indiana.
(8) Promote and assist in the establishment, restoration, and protection of and advise in the management of natural areas and other areas of educational or scientific value and otherwise to foster and aid in the establishment, restoration, and preservation of natural conditions within Indiana other than in the system.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-31-1-14 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-14-natural-and-cultural-resources/in-code-sect-14-31-1-14/
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