An Act To Protect the Scenic Value of the Kennebec River

concept draft summary

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to enact measures designed to protect the scenic value of the Kennebec River. In order to accomplish this, the Department of Environmental Protection is directed to:

1. Require greater buffer zones with natural vegetation on the riverbank;

2. Take measures to protect the integrity of the river; and

3. Restore and remediate the existing gravel pits along the river.