BUREAU OF GEOLOGY


quality thereof for public water supplies, for the propagation of wildlife,
fish and other aquatic life, and for domestic, agricultural, industrial, rec-
reational, and other beneficial uses. It also prohibits the discharge of
waste into Florida waters without treatment necessary to protect those
beneficial uses of the water."

 Section 403.062 deals with pollution control; underground, surface,
and coastal waters. "The Department of Environmental Regulation and
its agents shall have general control and supervision over underground
water, lakes, rivers, streams, canals, ditches, and coastal water under
the jurisdiction of the state insofar as their pollution may affect the public
health or impair the interest of the public or persons lawfully using
them."

 "Chapter 373-Florida Water Resources Act of 1972

 Section 373.016 declares it to be the policy of the legislature:
 "(a) To provide for the management of water and related land
resources;
 "(b) To promote the conservation, development, and proper utiliza-
tion of surface groundwater;
 "(d) To prevent damage from floods, soil erosion, and excessive
drainage;
 "(e) To preserve natural resources, fish and wildlife;
 "(g) Otherwise to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
the people of this state.
 It is the intent of the Legislature to vest in the Department of Environ-
mental Regulation or its successor agency the power and responsibility
to accomplish the conservation, protection, management, and control of
the waters of the state and with sufficient flexibility and discretion to
accomplish these ends through delegation of appropriate powers to the
various water management districts.

 "St. Johns River Water Management Districts:
 Chapter 40C-4--(Florida Administrative Code, hereafter referred to as
F.A.C.)-Management and Storage of Surface Water
 Chapter 40C-4 is currently under extensive modification. It is recom-
mended that, upon adoption by the St. Johns River Water Management
Board, Chapter 40C-4 be thoroughly reviewed by Seminole County
Staff, and policy, goals and objectives, and ordinances made to conform.

 "Chapter 372-Game and Fresh Water Fish
 Section 372.072-Endangered and Threatened Species Act of 1977:
 "(2) Declaration of Policy-The Legislature recognizes that the State
of Florida harbors a wide diversity of fish and wildlife and that it is the
policy of this state to conserve and wisely manage these resources, with
particular attention to those species defined by the Game and Fresh


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