HJR 356 Summary

• Urges the Watershed Management Authority to establish the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 9 of the Code of Alabama 1975.

• Designates the new authority to focus on development of Catoma Creek in Montgomery County.

• References the legislative intent of Act 91-602 (1991 Regular Session) which authorized watershed management authorities to protect and manage state watersheds.

• Authorizes the authority to develop and execute plans for water conservation, water usage, flood prevention and control, water pollution control, wildlife habitat protection, agricultural and timberland protection, and erosion prevention.