These creeks and streams are valuable natural resources of the Township,
for they contribute to the Township's rural character, provide scenic
views and serve as a habitat for fish and wildlife. The provisions
in this article are adopted in order to minimize land erosion, stabilize
creek banks, protect water quality, avoid runoff of nutrients into
creeks and streams, maintain water temperature of creeks and streams
at natural levels, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, screen buildings
and other structures and preserve the appearance and resource values
of the watershed.