Streamcourse Protection Clause Samples
The Streamcourse Protection clause is designed to safeguard natural watercourses, such as streams and rivers, from potential harm or alteration during the execution of a project or activity. Typically, this clause requires parties to implement measures that prevent pollution, erosion, or physical changes to the streamcourse, and may mandate compliance with environmental regulations or best management practices. Its core practical function is to ensure the preservation of aquatic ecosystems and water quality, thereby minimizing environmental impact and legal liability.
Streamcourse Protection. “Streamcourses” that are subject to provisions of this Section are shown on Sale Area Map. Unless otherwise agreed, the following measures shall be observed to protect Streamcourses:
(a) Purchaser’s Operations shall be conducted to prevent debris from entering Streamcourses, except as may be authorized under paragraph (d). In event Pur- chaser causes debris to enter Streamcourses in amounts that may adversely affect the natural flow of the stream, water quality, or fishery resource, Purchaser shall remove such debris as soon as practicable, but not to exceed 2 days, and in an agreed manner that will cause the least disturbance to Streamcourses.
(b) Culverts or bridges shall be required on Tempo- rary Roads at all points where it is necessary to cross Streamcourses. Such facilities shall be of sufficient size and design and installed in a manner to provide unob- structed flow of water and to minimize damage to Streamcourses. Trees or products shall not be otherwise hauled or yarded across Streamcourses unless fully sus- pended.
(c) Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated in Streamcourses, except at crossings desig- nated by Forest Service or as essential to construction or removal of culverts and bridges.
(d) Flow in Streamcourses may be temporarily di- verted only if such diversion is necessary for Purchaser’s planned construction and Forest Service gives written au- thorization. Such flow shall be restored to the natural course as soon as practicable and, in any event, prior to a major storm runoff period or runoff season.
Streamcourse Protection. This applies to Streamcourses as shown on Sale Area Map. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following measures shall be observed to protect Streamcourses. Purchaser’s Operations shall be conducted to prevent debris from entering Streamcourses, except as may be authorized under (c). In the event Purchaser causes debris to enter Streamcourses in amounts which may adversely affect the natural flow of the stream, water quality or fishery resources, Purchaser shall remove such debris as soon as practicable, but not to exceed 48 hours and in an agreed manner by seller or their designated representative that will cause the least disturbance to Streamcourses. Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated in Stremcourses except at crossings designated by Seller of their designated representative or as essential to construction or removal of culverts or bridges. Flow in Streamcourses may be temporarily diverted only if such diversion is necessary for Purchaser’s planned construction and Seller or their representative gives written authorization. Such flow shall be restored to natural course as soon as practicable and in any event prior to a major storm runoff period or runoff season. Best Management Practices: The purchaser agrees to follow the timber-harvesting best management practices referenced in the Missouri Department of Conversation publication Missouri Watershed Protection Practices.
Streamcourse Protection. “Streamcourses” that are subject to provisions of this Section are shown on Contract Area Map. Unless otherwise agreed, the following measures shall be observed to protect Streamcourses: