12 M.R.S. §1891-B: Projects

1. Types of projects. Projects undertaken by the Corps include, but are not limited to, projects such as:

A. Forestry, nursery and silvicultural operations;

B. Wildlife habitat conservation, rehabilitation and improvement;

C. Recreational area development, management and improvement;

D. Energy conservation projects;

E. Fish culture and habitat maintenance and improvement and other fisheries or marine resource assistance;

F. Trail and campsite development and improvement;

G. Insect, disease, rodents and fire prevention and control;

H. Erosion, flood, drought and storm damage assistance and control;

I. Reclamation and improvement of lands disturbed by erosion, mining or other adverse natural or human-made actions; and

J. Environmental education programs.

2. Eligible sponsors. All projects must be undertaken and operated under the sponsorship and cooperation of a public agency or a nonprofit organization. A sponsoring public agency or organization shall contribute to a project by, at a minimum, providing tools, supplies, equipment and technical supervision and plans necessary for project completion.

3. Additional criteria. Projects must be of lasting and worthwhile significance to the people of the State or otherwise serve a valid public purpose and provide meaningful work or service experience to the enrollees.

Revisor's Note: §1891-B. Reporting (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 146, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 1890-C)