15A NCAC 07O .0102. DEFINITIONS AS USED IN THIS SUBCHAPTER

Definitions as used in this Subchapter are:

(1)           "Coastal Reserve" means those coastal land and water areas set aside to be maintained in their natural state for research, education and compatible recreation and enjoyment of natural and scenic beauty.

(2)           "Estuary" means that part of a river or stream or body of water having unimpaired connection with the open sea, where sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage.

(3)           "Research Reserve" means a group of areas or components, each of which may include all or the key land and water portion of an estuary and adjacent transitional areas and uplands, constituting to the extent feasible a natural unit, set aside as a natural field laboratory to provide long‑term opportunities for research, education, and interpretation of the ecological relationships within the area.  The Coastal Reserve includes the Estuarine Research Reserve.

(4)           "Reserve" means any area designated pursuant to this Subchapter.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑3; 113‑8; 143B‑10;

Eff. July 1, 1986;

Amended Eff. April 1, 1988.