The preservation and improvement of the quality of the natural and
man-made environment within the Town of Warwick, in the face of population
growth, urbanization and technologic change with their accompanying
demands on natural resources, are found to be increasing and are of
vital importance to the health, welfare and economic well-being of
present and future inhabitants and require forthright action by the
governing body of the Town of Warwick. Protection of the natural environment
involves efforts to maintain proper water quality standards, and to
avoid degradation and depletion of the Town's natural resources.
Objectives include the protection and preservation of lakes and streams,
of wetlands, of groundwater and surface water systems, of vegetation
and wildlife habits.